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Study Links Tobacco Marketing Tactics to Ultra-Processed Food Sales

3 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health highlights the disturbing similarities between the marketing tactics of big tobacco and those used to promote ultra-processed foods (UPFs). It reveals that strategies employed by tobacco companies to sell cigarettes are now being adapted to market products li…
The article underscores the health risks associated with UPFs, including cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and cognitive decline.
The discussion around ultra-processed foods has intensified as research continues to link these products to various health issues. The food industry, much like the tobacco industry in the past, appears to be leveraging marketing strategies that prioritize profit over public health.
This revelation raises significant concerns about the ethics of marketing ultra-processed foods, particularly to vulnerable populations such as children. The parallels drawn between tobacco marketing and UPF promotion suggest a deliberate strategy to normalize unhealthy eating habits, which could have long-term publ…

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This article reflects the findings and opinions presented in the American Journal of Public Health and does not necessarily represent the views of The Guardian.