Re: American Cancer Society supports FDA regulation of tobacco
The tobacco industry spent $13.11 billion in 2005 on advertising and promotions.
In the U.S., tobacco kills more Americans than auto accidents, homicide, AIDS, drugs and fires combined.
Since 1987, Big Tobacco has increased their spending on advertising and promotions every year, reaching $250.8 million in 2005.
Big Tobacco labels their cigarettes with things like light, ultra-light and low-tar even though they can be as deadly and addictive as regular cigarettes.
Source:
http://www.thetruth.com/facts/
Public Health campaigns do not affect the ability of big tobacco to market their product, nor do taxes.
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