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Training Future Leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean
More than 50 tobacco control experts convened at the 2024 Latin America and Caribbean Tobacco Control Leadership Program in Mexico City in late February.
Research Base Grows in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Tobacco Control Research Network recently held its 11th annual Research Findings Dissemination Conference in Dhaka.
Assessment of Littered Cigarette Butts Informs Global Treaty Enhancements
A study of the environmental impact of cigarette butt litter supported by IGTC provided evidence for a key decision at COP10.
Earlier News
2/2/24: Power of the Pen
2/2/24: Reducing Youth Exposure
2/1/24: Do Changes at the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Go Far Enough?
1/30/24: Institute Honored with Silver Anthem Award
1/29/24: Evidence from Institute-Led Studies in the Philippines Spurs Calls for Action
Innovations in Tobacco Control Lectures
Watch videos from our lecture series where we welcome key researchers and experts to share ideas, present their work, and spark discussion.
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A Common Language
Accuracy and consistency are crucial to tobacco control work and its impact. It is in this spirit that IGTC offers (and has adopted) the following recommendations for intentional communications when discussing certain nicotine and tobacco products—along with the people who may use nicotine and tobacco products.
IGTC Director Joanna Cohen co-authored an editorial in Tobacco Control and shared the background of this effort in a video. We also have created a guide to help those interested in using these guidelines in their work.
Do Changes at the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Go Far Enough
In response to recent changes at the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, IGTC Director Joanna Cohen and two colleagues wrote a special communication for Tobacco Control.