Reports Say that Movies and Advertising Main Cause...

A report was released by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, saying tobacco marketing and depictions of smoking movies are what encourage teens to smoke. Furthermore, the report stated that tobacco is among the most heavily advertised products. It was found that manufacturers of cigarettes in America spent $13.5 billion in 2005 on advertising and promotion, which means that they spent $37 million a day. The senior scientific...

Menthol Levels Manipulated in Cigarettes to Attrac...

The popularity of menthol cigarettes is on the rise with young people. At Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), researchers have found that the levels of menthol in certain brands of cigarettes have been manipulated deliberately in order to attract young smokers. When menthol levels are changed a bit then smokers get the feeling that they are smoking a milder cigarette. Menthol actually softens the harsh flavor of...

Teenagers the Target for Tobacco Companies

Teens are the next generation of smokers, which is why they are vital to the tobacco industry. They [tobacco industry] is interested in keeping their profit margins high, which is why they go to any means possible to get teenagers smoking. Many tobacco companies will spend nearly $100 million on advertising to put themselves in a better light. Advertisements for cigarettes are usually found in magazines in countries where...