Tobacco control campaigns
There are two key campaigns in Devon at the moment:
WE ALL LOVE A BARGAIN. BUT CHEAP TOBACCO IS COSTING MORE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. HERE'S WHY...
- Sold at dinner-money prices, cheap tobacco makes it all too easy for our children to smoke and become addicted.
- Children who buy cheap tobacco can come into contact with criminals. Some children are talked into selling cheap cigarettes on to school mates.
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People selling cheap tobacco are more likely to be selling other things illegally (DVDs, alcohol), exposing our children to more dangers.
WHAT'S BEING DONE ABOUT IT
The demand for cheap, illegal tobacco in the South West is huge. Far from being a victimless crime, illegal tobacco can be targeted at children and young people, and encourages many adults to keep smoking (when they otherwise couldn't afford to).
This campaign will help keep illegal tobacco out of our communities by:
- Talking to smokers and people in your local area about the impact of illegal tobacco.
- Encouraging everybody in your community to report illegal tobacco trading.
- Working hard to get pledges of support from you and thousands of people all over the South West.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Simply pledging your support for this campaign will make a difference.
PLAIN PACKAGING OF TOBACCO WILL PROTECT CHILDREN
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Every year, another 340,000 children in the UK are tempted to try smoking. And evidence suggests that they are more likely to be attracted by designed tobacco packs, than by plain packs.
In the Spring the government will consult on this issue to gauge public support. Australia has already legislated for this.
The tobacco industry needs to replace its customers that quit or die. Therefore, it looks to young people to fill this gap. The pack branding is the last area on which marketing can take place.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every year, another 340,000 children in the UK are tempted to try smoking. And evidence suggests that they are more likely to be attracted by designed tobacco packs, than by plain packs. Sign up now to show your support for plain packs at http://www.plainpacksprotect.co.uk/
Follow the link to view a new viral campaign that exposes the truth behind Big Tobacco's arguments against plain packaging. Please share this via your social networks.
