Tobacco in The News

Philip Morris International Caught in Philippines in Another Concert Sponsorship
Washington, D.C. -- For the second time in recent weeks, international tobacco control advocates are calling on Philip Morris International to withdraw its sponsorship and promotion of a major concert, this time in the Philippines where the company's activities appear to violate national law.

State Legislature passes surprise bill to tax Indian cigarettes
Albany -- Final passage was given today to legislation aimed at ending tax-free cigarette sales by Indian retailers. The measure, which had died in the Senate in June, was suddenly resurrected today during a one-day special session of the Senate. It seeks to obtain what lawmakers believe could be at least $400 million in taxes on sales of cigarettes by Indian retailers to non-Indian smokers.

Gene Variant May Decide Who Smokes and for How Long
HealthDay News -- A gene variant that may influence a person's initial response to smoking and lifetime smoking habits has been identified by a team of researchers.