Tobacco

Evidence from multiple IGTC research initiatives conducted in the Philippines resulted in a three-part news feature in the Philippine Daily Inquirer calling for stronger policy measures to save 100,000+ Filipino lives each year.

View a recording of the lecture delivered by the University of Hong Kong’s Sophia Siu Chee Chan, discussing tobacco control policy challenges and opportunities.

A diverse group of 45 participants from 10 countries came together in August 2023 for critical discussions on tobacco taxation in IGTC's first in-person leadership program since early 2020. 

From efforts to end the tobacco epidemic to the regulation of e-cigarettes, the Institute for Global Tobacco Control has empowered policymakers and public health professionals with evidence to influence tobacco policy for 25 years.
 

Much is known about the link between cigarette flavors and consumer appeal, but less has been reported about the level of flavor chemicals in tobacco products. IGTC teamed up with experts from Portland State University to fill this important research gap.