OUELLETTE: The British Ban on Youth Smoking: Tobacco Was Medicine Before It Became Addiction

AI Briefing

• – In 1928, the British government banned the sale of tobacco to people under 18.
• – The ban was introduced as part of the Tobacco Act, citing the growing health risks associated with smoking.
• – The move was seen as a significant shift in the UK's approach to tobacco control, marking a precursor to modern-day health warnings and regulations.