Tobacco is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world and accounts for over one in four cancer deaths. Every day, 450 children in the UK take up smoking and many of them will go on to become addicted.
That’s why Cancer Research UK works so hard to tackle smoking, especially in young people.
Alan Johnson MP, the Health Secretary, announced today that the Government will bring in new legislation on point-of-sale displays and vending machines covering England and Wales, but we’re disappointed that they haven’t gone further.
Earlier this year, we launched our Out of Sight, Out of Mind campaign to protect children and young people from tobacco marketing.
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