IGTC conducted a series of focus group discussions involving 171 young people in the Philippines (ages 13–20), in January 2024, to understand the views, perceptions, and experiences of young Filipinos concerning e-cigarettes and vaping.
Tobacco companies use flavors and "concept descriptors" to increase the appeal of their products and make them difficult to quit. Our fact sheet breaks down how “Menthol-Plus” cigarettes require tougher bans on flavored tobacco.
This report provides an overview of the projected impacts of a policy that bans or restricts the use of flavors in tobacco products as well as evidence-based policy recommendations for maximizing public health benefits and minimizing unintended consequences.
IGTC had the opportunity to formally submit feedback to the United States federal goverment on one of their drug agency's most pressing current issues.
Global cigarette volume sales are declining, but the sales of flavored cigarettes in Latin America are climbing. Flavored cigarettes appeal directly to youth and non-smokers because they mask the harsh taste of tobacco smoke and ease initiation into smoking.
