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Tobacco’s Threat to Another Generation with Jennifer Folkenroth

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Discover the continuing threat of tobacco use in America in this episode of What the Health. John Salak delves into the hidden crisis of smoking with Jennifer Folkenroth, Senior Director of Nationwide Tobacco Programs for the American Lung Association. Despite significant declines in cigarette smoking since 1965, tens of millions of Americans still smoke, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths annually.

Learn about the ongoing battle against tobacco, new emerging threats like vaping and effective strategies for quitting. Jennifer shares valuable insights into how smoking impacts various populations, why it's so challenging to quit and what systemic changes are needed to combat this pervasive issue.

00:00 The Golden Age of Smoking

01:00 The Decline of Smoking in America

01:32 The Hidden Crisis of Tobacco Use

02:04 Interview with Jennifer Folkenroth

02:45 Progress and Challenges in Reducing Smoking

05:25 Disparities in Tobacco Use

09:38 The Addiction and Its Impact

12:25 The Rise of Alternative Tobacco Products

20:28 Efforts to Help Smokers Quit

35:41 Community and Policy Efforts

40:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Don't miss an episode of What The Health. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app to get the latest news and insights on health and wellness issues delivered right to your device.

Connect with WellWell USA:


Connect with the American Lung Association:


Learn More about Jennifer Folkenroth:


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Discover the continuing threat of tobacco use in America in this episode of What the Health. John Salak delves into the hidden crisis of smoking with Jennifer Folkenroth, Senior Director of Nationwide Tobacco Programs for the American Lung Association. Despite significant declines in cigarette smoking since 1965, tens of millions of Americans still smoke, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths annually.

Learn about the ongoing battle against tobacco, new emerging threats like vaping and effective strategies for quitting. Jennifer shares valuable insights into how smoking impacts various populations, why it's so challenging to quit and what systemic changes are needed to combat this pervasive issue.

00:00 The Golden Age of Smoking

01:00 The Decline of Smoking in America

01:32 The Hidden Crisis of Tobacco Use

02:04 Interview with Jennifer Folkenroth

02:45 Progress and Challenges in Reducing Smoking

05:25 Disparities in Tobacco Use

09:38 The Addiction and Its Impact

12:25 The Rise of Alternative Tobacco Products

20:28 Efforts to Help Smokers Quit

35:41 Community and Policy Efforts

40:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Don't miss an episode of What The Health. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app to get the latest news and insights on health and wellness issues delivered right to your device.

Connect with WellWell USA:


Connect with the American Lung Association:


Learn More about Jennifer Folkenroth:


  continue reading

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