Survey Shows Substantial Support for Ban on Tobacco Marketing

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There has been an ever growing opposition on cigarette smoking, with a lot of campaigns focusing how to curb the menace of smoking. The society is also growing with many people opting to stay away from the harmful effects of smoke. This is evident from the fact that a latest survey shows that more than 86% people are of the view that tobacco advertisement should be banned. The survey also came out with an observation that eight out of 10 people thing that tobacco marketing is harmful to children.

There were nearly 4,099 adults in the UK and 239 adults in Scotland questioned on the awareness of children with respect to tobacco branding. The survey was conducted by Cancer Research UK and was a part of a consultation, whether to put all tobacco in packs of uniform size, shape and design, with large health warnings on the front and back.

 According to Vicky Crichton, the charity's public affairs manager for Scotland, "This survey shows people across the country clearly support action to get rid of one of the last ways the tobacco industry can market its products. We're asking them to sign our petition and help end the packet racket".