Tobacco Use in Top-Grossing Movies - United States, 2010–2018

The Surgeon General has concluded that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in movies and initiation of smoking among young persons. Youths heavily exposed to onscreen smoking imagery are more likely to begin smoking than are those with minimal exposure. Here, Tynan et al ass...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2019, Vol.68 (43), p.974-978
Main Authors: Tynan, Michael A, Polansky, Jonathan R, Driscoll, Danielle, Garcia, Claire, Glantz, Stanton A
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Documentary films
Drama
Electronic cigarettes
Imagery
Smoking
Surgeons General
Tobacco
Young adults
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Summary:The Surgeon General has concluded that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in movies and initiation of smoking among young persons. Youths heavily exposed to onscreen smoking imagery are more likely to begin smoking than are those with minimal exposure. Here, Tynan et al assess tobacco-use imagery in top-grossing youth-rated movies General Audiences, Parental Guidance, and Parents Strongly Cautioned.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X