The evidence that standardised packaging will change actual smoking behaviour is less clear, as this kind of research is difficult to do, but it is expected that as a result of these changes in attitudes and beliefs, standardised packaging will encourage some smokers to think twice about their smoking behaviour and, crucially, discourage some of the 200,000 children who start smoking every year from taking up the habit
We firmly support public awareness of the harms of smoking cigarettes, but the manner in which those messages are delivered to the public cannot run afoul of the First Amendment protections that apply to all speakers, including cigarette manufacturers, Kaelan Hollon, a spokesperson for Reynolds American Inc., said in the emailed statement
Linda Lee Thomas Porter died on this day, May 20, 1954
India will serve as a positive model for other countries, thus benefitting public health worldwide." (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
This manuscript reflects the authors points of view and thoughts based on the research findings, and the information, conclusions, and recommendations presented are not to be misconstrued as those of the DOH