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The cigarette smoking rate has seen a huge drop over the years. In the 1950’s nearly half of all Americans had smoked cigarettes, today it’s fewer than 1 out of every 6 adults. This drop has come as we learn more about the health risks posed by cigarettes, as well as new rules on how tobacco companies can advertise the products. But while the smoking rate has dropped, over the same time we’ve seen another disturbing trend: the sale of flavored cigars continues to climb. Flavored cigars are usually sold as cigarillos or little cigars.

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Join The Fight Against E-Cigarettes

Although the increase in youth e-cigarette use rates have slowed down, 25.6% of high schoolers and 9.1% of middle schoolers are still using e-cigarettes. Progress has been made, but the stakes are still high. It’s time to take action to end this epidemic. Check out some tips below on how you can get involved!

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History of Tobacco Impacting African-American Communities

For decades, the tobacco industry has regularly used popular African-American culture as a way to boost sales.

Powerful Anti-Smoking Ad Campaigns Work

Can a graphic and emotional ad on TV really make a difference? The Florida Department of Health’s (FDOH) Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) campaign uses aggressive ads that show the human impact of smoking as part of a comprehensive program. FDOH and the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) select ads that have run in other states and countries that have demonstrated a positive effect on inspiring people to seek help in quitting smoking.

About Laura Corbin, Bureau Chief

Laura Corbin is bureau chief of Tobacco Free Florida (TFF), the Florida Department of Health’s tobacco education, cessation and prevention program. As bureau chief, Corbin reports to the state surgeon general, who is also Florida’s secretary of health. Corbin was officially named to the position in February 2019.