Senator Neuberger didnt just expose the obfuscatory tactics and deceptive advertising of the tobacco industry, she also laid bare the fear and foot-dragging of elected officials, mass media corporations, and organized medicine in addressing the rising toll of disease and death caused by cigarette smoking
Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, causing over 480,000 deaths yearly
The science selects these peoplewith their jeans and boots and scuffed leather field cases and hats of railroad engineers
Stay away from smoke, drink less alcohol, brush your teeth regularly, and see your doctor regularly
Addressing these disparities requires context-specific policies, including tailored cessation interventions, increased investment in oral health infrastructure, and stronger regulatory measures to counter tobacco industry targeting in vulnerable populations