PHA-Exchange> Cigarette advertizing to youth

[Claudio Schuftan]

> CALL FOR INFORMATION
> From WHO:
"Tobacco industries are marketing to youth in several ways,
> with softer or stronger tactics depending on the legislation existing
> and implemented in the specific country. We are looking for examples
> of sports events, cultural happenings and sponsorships , distribution
> of free samples, brand stretching by Tobacco companies ...any direct
> or indirect marketing tactics by tobacco companies that you think are
> targeting children and young people. We are looking for examples have
> taken place in 2000/2001 or for events/campaigns that have been
> scheduled for the future. If you know of significant examples on the
> ability of Tobacco companies to advertise and market to children and
> youth, please send us a short description of the event/advert/product/
promotion If you have images we would love to have them as well. We are
collecting examples to build our advocacy  campaign.
> Contact: Tobacco Free Initiative <tfi at who.int>