A5055203534- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Media Influence and Health
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Media Studies and Communication
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Noise Effects and Management
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Social Media in Health Education
- Community Health and Development
- Obesity and Health Practices
University of California, San Francisco
2016-2025
University of California System
2025
University of California San Francisco Medical Center
2024
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
2014-2023
Johns Hopkins University
2022
Virginia Commonwealth University
2022
San Francisco Public Library
2022
Oregon State University
2022
Pennsylvania State University
2022
City College of San Francisco
2017
Objectives. To improve tobacco control campaigns, we analyzed industry strategies that encourage young adults (aged 18 to 24) smoke. Methods. Initial searches of documents with keywords (e.g., “young adult”) were extended by using names, locations, and dates. Results. Approximately 200 relevant found. Transitions from experimentation addiction, adult levels cigarette consumption, may take years. Tobacco marketing solidifies addiction among adults. Cigarette advertisements regular smoking...
Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are aggressively promoted as smoking cessation aids,1 studies of their effectiveness for have been unconvincing.2, 3 One randomized trial comparing e-cigarettes with and without nicotine, nicotine patch found no differences in 6-month quit rates.2 Population-based, longitudinal also not shown associations between e-cigarette use quitting.4, 5 A longitudinal, international study that, although 85% smokers who used reported using them to quit,...
We investigated the frequency of alternative tobacco product use (loose leaf, moist snuff, snus, dissolvables, electronic cigarettes [e-cigarettes]) among smokers and association with quit attempts intentions.A nationally representative probability-based cross-sectional survey 1836 current or recently former adult was completed in November 2011. Multivariate logistic regressions evaluated associations between smoking cessation behaviors.Of smokers, 38% had tried an product, most frequently...
Although the harmful effects of smoking after a cancer diagnosis have been clearly demonstrated, many patients continue to smoke cigarettes during treatment and beyond. The NCCN Guidelines for Smoking Cessation emphasize importance cessation in all with seek establish evidence-based recommendations tailored unique needs concerns cancer. contained herein describe interventions combustible tobacco products (eg, cigarettes, cigars, hookah), including smokeless products. However, are based on...
Objectives. This report describes the history, true goals, and effects of tobacco industry–sponsored youth smoking prevention programs. Methods. We analyzed previously-secret industry documents. Results. The started these programs in 1980s to forestall legislation that would restrict activities. Industry portray as an adult choice fail discuss how advertising promotes or health dangers smoking. has used fight taxes, clean-indoor-air laws, marketing restrictions worldwide. There is no...
Since 2006, RJ Reynolds (RJR) and Philip Morris have both introduced new smokeless "snus" tobacco products. We analyzed previously secret industry documents describing the history of RJR Morris's consumer research, product development, marketing strategies. found that had invested in since 1968. first targeted low-income males through sampling sponsorship at fishing, rodeo, baseball events, advertising portraying user as "hard working." In early 1990s, hoped to attract more urban, female...
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<h3>Background</h3> While cigarette consumption in the USA continues to decline, promotion for and of smokeless tobacco (SLT) is growing. However, little research has explored what product features are driving SLT growth, despite awareness that product-level factors may be important use. This study analyses national sales data better understand impact on sales. <h3>Methods</h3> Data US convenience stores from 2005 2011 were obtained Nielsen Research Company. Each listed was coded attributes...
While flavoured cigarettes were prohibited in the USA 2009, little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) remain on market. We describe evolving strategies used by tobacco companies to encourage uptake of LCCs industry research findings consumer perceptions LCC products.Analysis internal documents was triangulated with data from advertisement archives, national newspapers, trade press internet.Flavoured products associated young inexperienced users, women African-Americans. Internal studies confirmed...
Describe tobacco companies' marketing strategies targeting low socioeconomic status (SES) females in the U.S.A.
Background Beginning in the 1960s USA and globally since 1998, tobacco companies have beenaggressively promoting heated products (HTP). In 2016, Philip Morris International (PMI) applied to US Food Drug Administration (FDA) seeking authorisation market their IQOS HTP system flavoured ‘HeatSticks’ as a modified-risk product (MRTP). Methods We systematically evaluated publicly available data PMI submitted FDA its MRTP application determine whether PMI’s meets Tobacco Control Act’s standard for...
Context Declining smoking prevalence and denormalisation of tobacco in developed countries reduced transnational company (TTC) profit during 1990s 2000s. As these companies faced increasingly restrictive policies lawsuits, they planned to shift their business socially acceptable reduced-harm products. We describe the internal motivations strategies achieve this goal. Methods analysed previously secret industry documents available through Truth Tobacco Documents Library. These were...
Objectives. This article describes the tobacco industry's use of bars and nightclubs to encourage smoking among young adults. Methods. Previously secret industry marketing documents were analyzed. Results. Tobacco bar nightclub promotions in 1980s 1990s included aggressive advertising, brand–sponsored activities, distribution samples. Financial incentives for club owners staff used through peer influence. Increased these strategies occurred concurrently with an increase persons aged 18 24...
To improve tobacco-control efforts by applying tobacco-industry marketing research and strategies to clinical public health smoking interventions, we analyzed previously secret documents. In contrast health, the tobacco industry divides markets defines targets according consumer attitudes, aspirations, activities, lifestyles. Tobacco smokers of all ages; young adults are particularly important. During 1980s, cost affected increasing numbers older smokers. 1990s, eroding social acceptability...
Because no prior studies have comprehensively analysed previously secret tobacco industry documents describing marketing female brands, the Virginia Slims brand was studied to explore how Philip Morris and competitors develop adapt promotional campaigns targeting women.Analysis of documents. The majority used were from Morris.The key advertising creating an aspirational image which women associated with brand. co-opted women's liberation slogans build a modern 1968 through 1980s, its market...
Objective: To describe Philip Morris’ global market research and international promotional strategies targeting young adults. Methods: : Analysis of previously secret tobacco industry documents. Results: Morris pursued standardised strategic marketing plans in different regions throughout the world using on adults with three principle foci: lifestyle/psychographic research, brand studies, advertising/communication effectiveness. identified core similarities lifestyles needs consumers...