Tobacco Settlement and Public Health
1997-12-24T14:08:49-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYmU4XC8xOTk3MTIyNDE1MDIyNTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Participants discussed the proposed settlement between state attorneys general and several tobacco companies. Allan Brandt focused on the change in public attitude from smoker responsibility to tobacco company responsibility. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal focused on the reasons for the settlement. Howard Koh spoke about the shortcomings of the settlement, including insufficient FDA regulation of nicotine and penalties for not meeting teen smoking reduction goals. After their presentations, they took questions from the audience.
Participants discussed the proposed settlement between state attorneys general and several tobacco companies. Allan Brandt focused on the… read more
Participants discussed the proposed settlement between state attorneys general and several tobacco companies. Allan Brandt focused on the change in public attitude from smoker responsibility to tobacco company responsibility. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal focused on the reasons for the settlement. Howard Koh spoke about the shortcomings of the settlement, including insufficient FDA regulation of nicotine and penalties for not meeting teen smoking reduction goals. After their presentations, they took questions from the audience. close
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- Allan M. Brandt Professor Harvard University->Medical School
- David Hunter Director Harvard University->Center for Cancer Prevention
- Howard K. Koh M.D. Commissioner Massachusetts->Public Health
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