How You Can Help Hold Big Tobacco Accountable
Nearly 20 years ago, a U.S. Federal District judge found that the major cigarette manufacturers violated civil racketeering laws for deliberately defrauding the public.
News
Tobacco Atlas Details Work and Impact of Big Tobacco
March 23, 2012
The newest tactics of the tobacco industry and their devastating impact on people around the world were highlighted this week with the release of The Tobacco Atlas.
Created by the American Cancer Society and the World Lung Foundation, the 4th edition of the Atlas details the scale of the tobacco epidemic and the work being done to stop it.
Among its many facts and compelling graphics:
- Tobacco profits of the six leading tobacco companies in 2010 was $35.1 billion. This is equal to the profits of Coca-Cola, Microsoft and McDonalds ... combined.
- The tobacco industry earns nearly $6000 in profit from each tobacco related death.
- If Big Tobacco were a country, it would have a gross domestic product nearly equal to Poland, Saudi Arabia or Sweden.
- If trends continue, one person will die from tobacco use or exposure every six seconds this century.
People interested in learning more can view the Tobacco Atlas at its new interactive web site - www.tobaccoatlas.org.
Related Updates
