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2011
The business case against smoking in movies
| Legacy (4 Oct 2011)
New study reveals that movies with smoking make less money.
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2009
[NY] State Health Commissioner speaks out after Oscars to end smoking in youth-rated movies
| NY State Dept. of Health (23 Feb 2009)
New data supports smokefree movies for kids.
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Oscar targets ‘Hackademy Awards’ in trademark action
| Breathe California (18 Feb 2009)
Academy seeks ban on use of parody award name for raising tobacco awareness.
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Smoking in the movies
| American Public Health Association (27 Jan 2009)
For your information: Movies with smoking cause kids to smoke.
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2008
Anti-smoking ads on youth-rated movies
| CA Health and Human Services Agency (11 Jul 2008)
Under the agreement, studios will begin using four anti-tobacco spots on DVDs.
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Tough action needed to protect children from the allure of smoking, say doctors
| British Medical Association (6 Jul 2008)
UK film ratings should take pro-smoking imagery into account.
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NY State Dept. of Health urges Hollywood to take immediate action
| NY State Dept. of Health (16 Jun 2008)
'One year later, we are still waiting for Hollywood to do the right thing.'
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AMA Alliance warns parents about smoking in 'Incredible Hulk,' other summer blockbusters
| American Medical Association Alliance (11 Jun 2008)
Leading public health advocates call for R rating for films with tobacco imagery.
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