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Meet Snus and e-cigarettes, the tobacco industry's new growth areas
Sally Herships Apr 24, 2013
While cigarette usage has dropped, profits for the tobacco industry are expected to be up.
States cut anti-smoking efforts despite tobacco money windfall
Bob Moon Dec 6, 2012
A new study finds state governments are plugging budget gaps at the expense of tobacco prevention programs.
Could apartments become the next no-smoking zone?
Sarah Gardner Nov 15, 2012
If the folks behind the Great American Smokeout have their way, the latest frontier in the “no smoking” crusade could be apartment buildings.
Bloomberg moves to extend reach with super PAC
Dan Bobkoff Oct 18, 2012
The New York mayor's new super PAC isn't the first time he's tried to change things nationally and around the world.
New Zealand: First smoke-free country?
Colin Peacock May 25, 2012
This week New Zealand announced the price on cigarettes will rise by 40 percent over the next four years -- to more than $15 U.S. a pack -- as part of an effort to eliminate smoking in New Zealand completely by 2025.
Missouri's low cigarette tax under fire
Maria Altman Apr 10, 2012
A ballot initiative could raise the tax rate on a pack of smokes in Missouri, which is 8x lower than the national average.
The unintended consequences of the recession
Stephen Dubner Feb 8, 2012
The decline in smoking among Americans may have contributed to rising obesity levels -- could the recession also be affecting people’s waistlines?
Higher premiums for unhealthy lifestyles
Gregory Warner Dec 26, 2011
More employers are charging overweight workers or those who smoke more for health insurance.
Military Tobacco: The story behind our investigation
Sally Herships Nov 15, 2011
A few years ago I found myself standing inside a Coast Guard Exchange in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, waiting for a friend to buy a bottle of...
E-smoking goes social
Jeff Horwich May 11, 2011
Sure, smoking is great because of the nicotine vibe and the general aura of knowing you are one of the cool people (kids: NO! That is not true!)....
