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DâAngelo, Heather, Alice Ammerman, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Laura Linnan, Leslie Lytle, and Kurt M. Ribisl. "Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants." American Journal of Public Health 106.9 (2016): 1556-562.

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In the past, A major tobacco company saw the military as an attractive marketing opportunity because of its young adult servicemen that they describe as “classic downscale smoker,” “less educated,” “part of the wrong crowd,” “in trouble with authorities,” and having “limited job prospects.”

Source: Military YAS Initiative, RJR, 1989

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A recent study showed that low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods.

Source: Heather D’Angelo, PhD, Alice Ammerman, DrPH, RD, Penny Gordon-Larsen, PhD, Laura Linnan, ScD, Leslie Lytle, PhD, and Kurt M. Ribisl, PhD. Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants. AJPH ; September 2016, Vol 106, No. 9

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People with mental illness die about 5 years earlier than those without these disorders; many of these deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes.

Source: Tobacco Use Among Adults with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders (Secondary Source CDC Report) ; March 10, 2017

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In 2001, 12-14 year olds were more likely to report having seen smoking on TV and movies than were 18-24 year olds.

Source: "Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2012." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General. 2012. Report.

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Smoking is more common among members of the US military than civilians.

Source: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, March 30, 2017

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In 1984, a tobacco company called younger adult smokers "replacement smokers."

Source: "Tobacco Company Quotes on Marketing to Kids." Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids. 14 May 2001: 2.

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Big tobacco targeted people with mental health issues.

Source: Preparation of a Scientific American Article in How Nicotine Works in the Human Brain April 9,1993 / RJR, Smith CJR

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African Americans are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than white Americans.

Source: African Americans and Tobacco Use: Smoking & Tobacco Use ; Center for Disease Control and Prevention ; August 17, 2016

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Tobacco companies have been targeting women with their advertising for the last 80 years.

Source: "Women and Smoking: Report of the Surgeon General." CDC. Factors Influencing Tobacco Use Among Women, 2001. 44, 96. Report.

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Low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods

Source: DâAngelo, Heather, Alice Ammerman, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Laura Linnan, Leslie Lytle, and Kurt M. Ribisl. "Sociodemographic Disparities in Proximity of Schools to Tobacco Outlets and Fast-Food Restaurants." American Journal of Public Health 106.9 (2016): 1556-562.

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In actual documents from 1991, Big Tobacco profiled various female mindsets. They described one type of woman by saying she "lacks control over her life," "feels vulnerable," and is "mainly negative about the future."

Source: "Mindset Segments." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 03 Jan. 1991. Report.

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Big Tobacco once proposed a brand targeting younger smokers, called Kestrel. A kestrel is a bird that preys on small rodents.

Source: George-Perutz, Andrew. "Project Screen (Kestrel, Heron, Nightingale)." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 20 Jan. 1989. Letter.

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A recent study showed that low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods.

People with mental illness die about 5 years earlier than those without these disorders; many of these deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes.

In 2001, 12-14 year olds were more likely to report having seen smoking on TV and movies than were 18-24 year olds.

Smoking is more common among members of the US military than civilians.

In 1984, a tobacco company called younger adult smokers "replacement smokers."

Big tobacco targeted people with mental health issues.

African Americans are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than white Americans.

Tobacco companies have been targeting women with their advertising for the last 80 years.

Low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods

In actual documents from 1991, Big Tobacco profiled various female mindsets. They described one type of woman by saying she "lacks control over her life," "feels vulnerable," and is "mainly negative about the future."

Big Tobacco once proposed a brand targeting younger smokers, called Kestrel. A kestrel is a bird that preys on small rodents.

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A recent study showed that low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods.

People with mental illness die about 5 years earlier than those without these disorders; many of these deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes.

In 2001, 12-14 year olds were more likely to report having seen smoking on TV and movies than were 18-24 year olds.

Smoking is more common among members of the US military than civilians.

In 1984, a tobacco company called younger adult smokers "replacement smokers."

Big tobacco targeted people with mental health issues.

African Americans are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than white Americans.

Tobacco companies have been targeting women with their advertising for the last 80 years.

Low-income neighborhoods are more likely to have tobacco retailers near schools than other neighborhoods

In actual documents from 1991, Big Tobacco profiled various female mindsets. They described one type of woman by saying she "lacks control over her life," "feels vulnerable," and is "mainly negative about the future."

Big Tobacco once proposed a brand targeting younger smokers, called Kestrel. A kestrel is a bird that preys on small rodents.

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