In this episode, we discuss ASH’s history in tobacco control as the oldest anti-tobacco organization and some of our greatest accomplishments. Laurent and Chris share the exciting moment in our field right now as it relates to “endgame” or ending the tobacco epidemic in California and other jurisdictions around the world.
California:
Advancing Momentum for A Tobacco-Free California
https://tobaccofreeca.ash.org
Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California Make History for Public Health
https://ash.org/california-jan1-2021/
Ban on the Sale of All Tobacco Products in Beverly Hills
http://www.beverlyhills.org/citymanager/smokinginformation/informationforbusinesses/web.jsp
Manhattan Beach Ordinance
https://www.citymb.info/home/showpublisheddocument/15538/635563173227100000
New Zealand:
An end to cigarettes? New Zealand aims to create smoke-free generation
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/16/new-zealand-aims-to-create-smoke-free-generation-cigarettes
Phasing out smoking: The Tobacco-Free Generation policy
https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/pubhealthexpert/phasing-out-smoking-the-tobacco-free-generation-policy/
Tobacco Free Generation
https://ash.org/tobacco-free-generation-blog/
Spain:
Endgame Declaration of Tobacco In Spain 2030
https://nofumadores.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Nofumadores.org-English-versioin-2030-END-GAME-TOBACCO-SPANISH-DECLARATION.pdf
France:
France's Macron Aims to Tackle Tobacco and Alcohol in 10-Year Cancer Plan
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-politics-health-macron/frances-macron-aims-to-tackle-tobacco-and-alcohol-in-10-year-cancer-plan-idUSKBN2A41O7
EU:
Commission (finally) releases Europe’s Beating Cancer plan
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-beating-cancer-plan-released-european-commission/
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ASH is working toward a world free from the harm caused by tobacco and advocates for innovative legal and policy measures to end the global tobacco epidemic.