Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
9 results for "tobacco control"
The United Kingdom just passed groundbreaking legislation that will create the world's first smoke-free generation. Anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will never be able to legally purchase tobacco products in the country.
Britain just passed groundbreaking legislation to create its first smoke-free generation by banning cigarette sales to anyone currently 17 and under. The move could prevent tens of thousands of deaths each year and marks a decisive shift toward preventative healthcare.
The United Kingdom just passed groundbreaking legislation that will gradually raise the smoking age every year, ensuring anyone born after January 2008 can never legally buy tobacco products. It's one of the world's boldest public health moves in decades.
America just hit a public health milestone decades in the making. Adult cigarette smoking fell to 9.9% in 2024, breaking into single digits for the first time ever.
Shanghai just rolled out an ambitious tobacco control plan that will make bus stops smoke-free and use AI to catch violators. The city's approach is already inspiring everyday citizens to become anti-smoking advocates in their communities.
A groundbreaking UN study shows that four in 10 cancer cases worldwide can be prevented through simple lifestyle changes and public health measures. The findings offer a roadmap for saving millions of lives by 2040.
A groundbreaking global study reveals that nearly two in five cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes and infection control. The research points to clear, actionable steps that could save millions of lives.
New Zealand is leaving tens of millions of dollars on the table by selling discount cigarettes at airports. Researchers say ending duty-free tobacco sales could fund 600 cancer treatments or 2,000 surgeries while saving lives.
After 25 years of steady increases, lung cancer deaths among European women are predicted to stabilize in 2026, thanks to declining smoking rates. Millions of lives have been saved since 1988 through tobacco control policies across Europe.