Health groups call out tobacco marketing aimed at teens on social media

Facebook, Instagram and different platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette utilization, well being advocates say
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say

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