Tobacco industry targeting youth. The Medical Research Council says that tobacco and nicotine industries have taken aim at the young people. FILE. Published Feb 19, 2024 ...

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Despite the good news, the work of anti-smoking campaigns is not over, Marynak told USA TODAY. “We know that the tobacco industry continues to market youth-appealing products,” she said.

He says the industry is targeting African youth. Ayo-Yusuf says they are touting smokeless alternatives like e-cigarettes as safe. This is despite mounting evidence of their health risks.