(E) Cigarette ads on TV

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The one with the woman dressed like the Marlboro man. This just does not sit right with me.
The small text makes it clear that it is not a smoking cessation product. I just don't think they should be advertised on TV.

"They're not in the business for charitable reason."

Nor is anyone else other than charities. Including those who sell NRT....

Given that around 207,000 children in the UK start smoking each year I think they'll be alright for a bit. Not to mention the 10 million UK adults (1/6 of the population) who still smoke. Smoking may be declining (thanks partly to vaping) but the vaping industry still has room for massive growth without targeting non-smokers.

Quite rightly, public health keep a very close eye on smoking and vaping trends, especially in young people. They see no reason to be concerned about ecigs. (professor of health policy at Stirling) is worth a listen if you're concerned.