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An exposé in The Guardian revealed covert financial and business links between the tobacco industry and a global network of business and economic think tanks that have played a key role in undermining tobacco control in dozens of countries.

A statement from Dr. Neil Schluger, Senior Advisor for Science, Vital Strategies on Altria’s purchase of a major stake in Juul, the company widely responsible for the explosive growth in vaping among youth in the United States.

"One death on the road is one too many. We know what measures work, and the adoption and strict enforcement of best practice legislation - supported by reliable data and hard-hitting media campaigns - can change risky behaviors and save lives in years to come."

Heart Attack Rewind will be broadcast across India in 17 languages for a period of four weeks on major digital platforms.

"HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, despite significant advancements in treating and preventing the virus, and we are falling short of the Sustainable Development Goals target to end AIDS by 2030."

As a partner in the new $50 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Vital Strategies will support governments and communities in U.S. states to reduce overdose deaths, now the leading cause of death for people under 50 in the U.S.

"Solid scientific evidence predicts that because of climate change, we can expect more extreme heat waves, more severe air pollution, an increase in infectious diseases, and the disruption of health care. Vulnerable people like those with chronic health conditions, the elderly and the poor will be most adversely affected."

Bogor was the first city in Indonesia to implement a smoking ban in public places and a tobacco display ban in retail outlets. Now authorities have strengthened these laws, to include a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotions and sponsorships.

Mumbai, India, is one of 10 cities that is implementing a variety of measures proven to save lives on the roads through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety.

Statement from Dr Neil Schluger, Senior Advisor for Science at Vital Strategies, on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposals to restrict flavored tobacco products, including a potential ban on menthol in cigarettes, and restrictions on the sale of fruit- or sweet-flavored e-cigarette liquid.