Unfiltered Facts | Youth engaged in public health in Hamilton

“We Don’t Target Children”

The tobacco industry has studied youth and youth culture. The RJ Reynold’s “Old Joe Camel” marketing campaign increased youth use of Camel cigarettes from less than 1% to 33% in three years.

Smoking In Movies

Smoking in movies is the reason 44% of teens start smoking. When tobacco is shown as fun, sexy, rebellious or connected to wealth and power, it's just like advertising.

There Is 300x More Smoking In Movies Than In Real Life

Smoking on screen does not reflect reality. Movies almost never show the truth about tobacco products.

Rated R For A Reason

Tobacco imagery is shown in more than half of all youth rated films in Canada. Giving an R rating to new movies with smoking would reduce the number of teen smokers by 18% and prevent 1 million deaths.

“Nicotine Is Not Addictive”

As late as 1994 the tobacco industry was still denying the addictiveness of nicotine.

E-cigarettes Are Appealing To Youth In Canada

18% of high school non-smokers had tried e-cigarettes & 31% are interested in trying them.

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THE PROGRAM

What is the UFF Rewards Program?

If we can put a man on the moon, we can surely put an end to youth smoking. Our program has the reward options you need to build your leadership skills and become life-long engaged citizens. From awesome branded merchandise or cash gift cards, you have the flexibility to redeem points for what’s important to you!

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CAMPAIGNS

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