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Big Tobacco went up against the US and lost. Now it’s India’s turn to fight back

Big Tobacco went up against the US and lost. Now it’s India’s turn to fight back

When it comes to tobacco control, India needs all the help it can get. Since 2005, the government has stepped up efforts to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking. Among other initiatives, it has restricted the advertising of products and used gory images on cigarette packages to discourage buyers. As a result, tobacco-use…