Study Warns of Tobacco Marketing Targeting Nigerian Women and Girls

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•The study identifies a rise in tobacco advertising specifically aimed at women and girls in Nigeria.
•Tobacco marketing includes appealing packaging, flavored products, and advertisements in media popular with young females.
•Nigeria currently faces challenges in enforcing tobacco control laws that limit such targeted marketing.
•Increased tobacco use among women and girls could lead to a rise in health issues such as cancer and respiratory diseases.

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▸If Nigerian health authorities implement stricter regulations on tobacco advertising targeting women and girls then tobacco companies may reduce marketing efforts toward these groups, potentially lowering smoking initiation rates and improving public health outcomes.

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Study raises alarm over tobacco marketing targeting women, girls in Nigeria

A recent study has revealed that tobacco companies are increasingly targeting women and girls in Nigeria through their marketing efforts. This trend raises public health concerns as it may lead to higher smoking rates among these groups, increasing risks of tobacco-related diseases. The findings highlight the need for stronger tobacco control measures to protect vulnerable populations in Nigeria.

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