The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

Measures to stop children from vaping could be included in forthcoming tobacco and vapes bill

For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.

The increase was largely driven by young adults, with an estimated 14% of 18 to 24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now vaping, researchers say.

A crackdown on shops selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes could see them shut down for months and be hit with penalties of more than $1 million.

Move signals change of policy that was causing health groups to withdraw from conferences and disquiet within media brand

Paid-for editorial content and event sponsorship at Economist Impact division is fuelling a growing backlash

Exclusive: Experts pull out of health conferences run by Economist Impact after revelations of commercial links

New business registrations with vaping-related keywords in the name were lower in 2024 than for any other year

Exclusive: Speakers and attendees pull out of Economist Impact event over ties to Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco

Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer