Press Releases

Philip Morris International Caught in Philippines in Another Concert Sponsorship

albertlukban — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:09:17 -0400

For the second time in recent weeks, international tobacco control advocates are calling on Philip Morris International to withdraw its sponsorship and promotion of a major concert, this time in the Philippines where the company's activities appear to violate national law.

Last month, Philip Morris International withdrew its sponsorship of singer Alicia Keys' concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, after the company was criticized for engaging in cigarette marketing that appealed to children and after Ms. Keys called for the sponsorship to be withdrawn.

Study Finds Smoke-Free Laws Improve Health, Reduce Heart Attacks

maggysterner — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:05:30 -0400

WASHINGTON, D.C.– A study published online July 31 in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine provides new, strong evidence that laws requiring smoke-free workplaces and public places have a rapid and significant impact on health.

The study found that after Scotland implemented a comprehensive smoke-free law, there was a decrease of 17 percent in hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome, and 67 percent of the decrease was among non-smokers.

Alicia Keys Sets Example for Entertainment Industry by Withdrawing Tobacco Sponsorship of Indonesia Concert

maggysterner — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:24:40 -0400

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. singing star Alicia Keys has set a positive example that should be followed by musicians and entertainers worldwide by demanding the withdrawal of tobacco industry sponsorship of her July 31 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia.

We applaud Ms. Keys for taking quick action to disassociate herself from the tobacco industry and to prevent her name, image and talent from continuing to be used to market cigarettes to children.

Health Advocates Protest Tobacco Sponsorship of Alicia Keys Concert in Indonesia

albertlukban — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:04:07 -0400

WASHINGTON, D.C. – International public health advocates are calling on U.S. singing star Alicia Keys to withdraw tobacco industry sponsorship of her July 31 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, and are condemning tobacco giant Philip Morris International for sponsoring the concert as a way of marketing cigarettes to children.

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates Join to Combat Global Tobacco Epidemic

maggysterner — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:39:42 -0400

Michael Bloomberg and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a truly historic commitment of $500 million to the global fight against tobacco use, focused on helping governments in developing countries implement proven policies and programs to reduce tobacco use.

Study Finds Tobacco Companies Hid Data About Radioactive Material in Cigarettes

maggysterner — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:05:47 -0400

Washington, D.C.-A study published online today by the American Journal of Public Health finds that tobacco companies have suppressed research and information on the presence of the deadly radioactive poison, polonium 210 (PO-210), in tobacco and tobacco smoke.

United States Moves to Reject International Cigarette Standard

albertlukban — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:17:07 -0400

Poll Shows Indonesians Believe Smoking is a Serious Problem, Support International Health Treaty Aimed at Reducing Tobacco Use

albertlukban — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:54:00 -0400

Indonesian Community Organizations Sue Government For Negligence in Protecting Citizen’s Health from Tobacco

maggysterner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:02:38 -0400

Washington, D.C. – Four Indonesian community organizations filed a lawsuit on June 19 against the Indonesian government for neglecting to protect citizen’s from the devastating health impact of tobacco.

New Study: Cigarette Taxes and Media Campaigns Reduce Smoking

maggysterner — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:08:40 -0400

Washington, D.C.—A new study published online today by the American Journal of Public Health provides important new evidence that cigarette tax increases and mass media public education campaigns can significantly reduce smoking.

These proven measures are a part of a package of cost-effective solutions for reducing tobacco use, called the MPOWER package, that the World Health Organization has recommended every nation implement.