Latest news and updates from the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).
Prof Anna Gilmore provides expert advice to the EU Parliament’s hearing on ‘the responsibilities of fossil fuel companies in the cost of living crisis.’
Attention is needed from governments, international organisations, funders, researchers, and civil society to address intimidation.
Researchers have measured the intensity, frequency and severity of incidents of tobacco industry interference in the UK
Tobacco Slave explores the neocolonialist exploitation of tobacco farmers. It was made by the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) and STOP.
A new study has highlighted the prevalence of subsidiaries of major global tobacco companies revealing conflicts of interest around public health.
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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.
The Tobacco Control Research Group provides training to those who wish to learn more about implementing effective tobacco control policies.
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.
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