Press Room Altria investment in Juul confirms their common goal – to hook a new generation of users 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.
Vital Stories 5 Cities That Improved Kids’ Health in 2018 When governments invest in creating healthy and safe environments for children, they benefit doubly—by improving their society’s present and securing its future.
Vital Stories Why Advocates are Calling for Black Triangles on the Front of Brazil’s Food Packages To combat the growing obesity epidemic in Brazil, international organizations recommend bold, tested food warning labels as a cost-effective way to provide consumers with clear information about what they are eating.
Press Mentions It’s not just Delhi that breathes polluted air The Times Of India: What unites India's two biggest cities-or for that matter, all its towns and even villages-is an intensification of air pollution as the atmosphere cools around this time of the year.
Press Mentions Michael Bloomberg: Here Is $50 Million To Address The Opioid Crisis Forbes: Here's some positive news about the opioid crisis after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released yet more bad news.
Press Mentions Three Colombian cities are laboratories against childhood obesity El Espectador: Cali, Medellín y Bogotá se unieron a una alianza internacional para diseñar tiendas escolares libres de comida chatarra. A la par, padres de familia lanzaron una campaña para un etiquetado más claro de estos productos.
Press Room Statement from José Luis Castro, President and CEO, on the WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018 "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."
Vital Stories Why One PSA Featuring Kids Eating Sugary Cereal Started a Contentious Court Battle in Colombia Several organizations are working to implement policies and programs in Colombia that will help make healthier choices, the easier choices for consumer to make.
Press Mentions Opioid-Abuse and Pediatric-Patient Care Programs Each Receive $50 Million: Grants Roundup The Chronicle Of Philanthropy: The partnership will identify successful approaches to treating and preventing opioid abuse in 10 states with particularly high rates of overdose.
Press Mentions The U.S. Appetite for Sugar Has Skyrocketed The Atlantic: The evidence is clear that Americans consume way too much sugar, that sugar contributes to weight gain, and that rising rates of obesity in the United States will lead to significant health problems in the future.