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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.

http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2016.303259

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Around 375,000 stores in the U.S. sell tobacco products.

Source: Center for Public Health Systems Science. Point-of-Sale Report to the Nation: The Tobacco Retail and Policy Landscape, 2014.

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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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More than 30% of Marines smoke — the highest smoking rate among all US service members.

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

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A study showed that 11-14 year olds who visited convenience stores at least twice a week were more than twice as likely to begin smoking as those who rarely visited those stores.

Source: Lisa Henriksen, Nina Schleicher, Ellen Feighery, and Stephen Fortmann, A Longitudinal Study of Exposure to Retail Cigarette Advertising and Smoking Initiation, 126 PEDIATRICS 232, 232 (2010);

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As early as 1998, execs from one major tobacco company discussed "covertly" contacting graffiti artists to paint for them in key locations.

Source: "Salem: Recommendations to "Plus" New York Test." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 13 Aug. 1998. Report.

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People with depression, anxiety, and ADHD are more likely to smoke.

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Although African Americans usually smoke fewer cigarettes and start smoking cigarettes at an older age, they are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than whites.

Source: "African Americans and Tobacco Use." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 August 2016

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Insecure follower. Has menial boring job. Probably leads fairly dull existence. Emotionally insecure. Problems with self-esteem. Passive-aggressive. Lacks inner resources. Grooming not a strong priority. Lower standard of living. These are all terms taken from Big Tobacco's files that have been used to describe different groups of potential customers for their deadly, addictive products.

Source: Hunter, C.S. "Marketing Research Report. Inner City Black Creative Exploratory." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 16 Jan. 1989: 5.

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

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Over 99% of convenience stores in the U.S. sell cigarettes. And 70% of teens visit a convenience store at least once a week. Convenient, indeed.

Source: U.S. DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL, PREVENTING TOBACCO USE AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS: A REPORT OF THE SURGEON GENERAL 12 (2012) http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/ sgr/2012/consumer_booklet/pdfs/consumer.pdf

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In the 50’s, Big Tobacco went into low-income neighborhoods and housing projects to hand out free cigarettes. Some went to children as young as 9 years old.

Source: WILLIE EVANS v. LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY. Superior Court of Massachusetts, County. WILLIE EVANS, as Executor of the Estate of Marie R. Evans, Plaintiff v. LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY, Defendant ; CIVIL ACTION NO: 2004–2840–B ; September 01, 2011

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The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

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

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Around 375,000 stores in the U.S. sell tobacco products.

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

More than 30% of Marines smoke — the highest smoking rate among all US service members.

A study showed that 11-14 year olds who visited convenience stores at least twice a week were more than twice as likely to begin smoking as those who rarely visited those stores.

As early as 1998, execs from one major tobacco company discussed "covertly" contacting graffiti artists to paint for them in key locations.

People with depression, anxiety, and ADHD are more likely to smoke.

Although African Americans usually smoke fewer cigarettes and start smoking cigarettes at an older age, they are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than whites.

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

Over 99% of convenience stores in the U.S. sell cigarettes. And 70% of teens visit a convenience store at least once a week. Convenient, indeed.

In the 50’s, Big Tobacco went into low-income neighborhoods and housing projects to hand out free cigarettes. Some went to children as young as 9 years old.

The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

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

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Around 375,000 stores in the U.S. sell tobacco products.

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

More than 30% of Marines smoke — the highest smoking rate among all US service members.

A study showed that 11-14 year olds who visited convenience stores at least twice a week were more than twice as likely to begin smoking as those who rarely visited those stores.

As early as 1998, execs from one major tobacco company discussed "covertly" contacting graffiti artists to paint for them in key locations.

People with depression, anxiety, and ADHD are more likely to smoke.

Although African Americans usually smoke fewer cigarettes and start smoking cigarettes at an older age, they are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases than whites.

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

Over 99% of convenience stores in the U.S. sell cigarettes. And 70% of teens visit a convenience store at least once a week. Convenient, indeed.

In the 50’s, Big Tobacco went into low-income neighborhoods and housing projects to hand out free cigarettes. Some went to children as young as 9 years old.

The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

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