Youth Prevention

Research

Electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarette use among US adolescents: A cross-sectional study – JAMA Pediatrics. Data from a representative sample of American middle and high school students in 2011 and 2012 found that among cigarette experimenters (at least one puff), ever e-cigarette use was associated with higher odds of ever smoking cigarettes (at least 100 cigarettes smoked) and current cigarette smoking, and lower odds of abstinence from conventional cigarettes. The researchers concluded that use of e-cigarettes may encourage conventional cigarette use among adolescents; however, further research is needed to assess the impact of e-cigarette and cigarette smoking and cessation patterns over time. To read more, click here.

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Reports

Tobacco-free college campus resources – Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights / ANR Foundation. More and more college and university campuses are adopting 100% smokefree campus policies, but lately, several colleges and universities have been including exemptions which render the college or university ineligible for ANR’s Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Policies list. The following resources are available to support the adoption of strong policies Tip sheet: Colleges and Universities List Criteria and Model College/University Policies: Smokefree Policy and Tobacco-Free Policy.

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International

You're the target: New global Marlboro campaign found to target teens – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This report exposes how Philip Morris International’s (PMI) ‘Be Marlboro’ marketing campaign uses themes and images that appeal to youth across the globe. The campaign has expanded to more than fifty countries despite being banned by a German court for targeting teens and generating similar complaints in other countries. The report calls on PMI to immediately end the 'Be Marlboro' campaign. Click here to read the full report.

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