Latest news and updates from the Tobacco Control Research Group.
Taxation on sugary drinks works to reduce consumption and protect public health, but research shows that corporate opposition can undermine these efforts.
Intimidation of public health advocates, who are working to save people's lives by fighting the tobacco epidemic, disrupts their work and reduces its impact.
Iona Fitzpatrick of TCRG discusses her research focused on exposure to positive tobacco depictions in streamed TV content and the risks posed to public health.
The Khan Review suggests radical policy changes to make England smoke free by 2030. But TCRG researchers argue that more could be done with tobacco pricing.
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The Tobacco Supply Chain Database unwraps who and what is involved in the process of getting tobacco products from seed to smoker.
The illicit tobacco trade is often used by the tobacco industry as an argument against tobacco control measures. But what's the real story?
In 2015 the UK passed legislation to introduce plain packaging. TCRG has been monitoring tobacco industry reactions and impacts pre- and post-implementation.
Smoking is a major public health threat, but how successful is the UK government at preventing the tobacco industry from interfering in health policy?
Research at Bath has been fundamental in the introduction of a MET on cigarettes and subsequently reducing sales of cigarette brands popular with key groups.
TCRG is an internationally recognised, award-winning research group. We focus on the commercial sector and its impacts on health, exploring how companies seek to influence science and policy, and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of public health policies.
We work with national and international partners, and are part of STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog.
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