On the Media: Smoke Gets in Their Eyes
The impact of movie sex and violence on kids may be up for debate, but with smoking, the science is solid. Teens who see a lot of it are more likely to take up the habit than those who don't. Stanton Glantz, PhD, professor of medicine at UCSF and renowned anti-tobacco researcher and activist, wants the MPAA to take smoking as seriously as it takes cursing.
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On the Media, NPR, March 2, 2007 Study Finds Tobacco Scenes in Movies Boost Teen Smoking
UCSF Today, December 6, 2005 Smoke Free Movies UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education
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Gets in Their Eyes On the Media, NPR, March 2, 2007 Study Finds Tobacco Scenes in Movies Boost Teen Smoking
UCSF Today, December 6, 2005 Smoke Free Movies UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education