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Tobacco Control Laws and Reform

Tobacco companies are being held accountable for more and more of the diseases and deaths which their products cause. Anti-smoking activism helps get the truth out so that the public can make informed choices.

The Great American Smokeout

Every year since 1976, the third Thursday in November has marked the celebration of the Great American Smokeout (GASO), hosted by the American Cancer Society. Meant to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, the Great American Smokeout challenges Americans to quit smoking for this one day, and from there, perhaps they will permanently kick smoking out of their lives. Many thousands of peop…

All About The Great American Smokeout

Every year since that first Smokeout event in 1976, the third Thursday in November has been reserved for the Great American Smokeout, hosted by the ACS. Americans are challenged to quit smoking for this one day, and from there, the hope is that they will permanently kick smoking out of their lives.

Tobacco-Related News Around the World

Tobacco.org does a fantastic job of keeping up with all of the latest news regarding tobacco world-wide.

Action on Smoking and Health

ASH, or Action on Smoking and Health describes their content as "Everything for people concerned about smoking and nonsmoker's rights, smoking statistics, quitting smoking, smoking risks and other smoking information."

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