May 31, 2000
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Program Result
In August 1995, the FDA proposed a rule to give it the power to regulate certain tobacco products containing nicotine on the basis that they meet the legal definition of drugs under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
April 1, 2011
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Report
This report provides links to reports about smoking and health from the Surgeon General of the United States going back to 1964.
December 7, 2009
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Program Result
Through polling, paid advertising, media relations and grassroots organizing, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids emphasized the importance of FDA regulation over tobacco products.
August 1, 2001
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Program Result
Sutton Social Marketing, Washington, organized and coordinated a conference on strengthening the impact and effectiveness of media campaigns as part of a comprehensive program to reduce the use of tobacco by young people.
February 18, 2009
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Report
Big Tobacco steps up its targeting of women and girls.
October 15, 2009
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Story
IOM report confirms evidence that exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease.