Early Winnings
In the 1950s, doctors began linking smoking to which disease?
Lung Cancer
In 1972, which Canadian province was the first to restrict smoking in public places?
British Columbia
The Canadian Lung Association has run stop-smoking campaigns since which decade?
1970s
What over-the-counter products became common in the 1990s to help people quit?
Nicotine patches and gum
In 1965, over half of Canadian men smoked. Today it’s closer to what percentage?
10-12%
Which Canadian province was the first to release a strong report on smoking harms in the 1960s?
British Columbia
Which country was the first in the world to require graphic warning labels on cigarette packs (2001)?
Canada
What national program launched “Break It Off” for young adults in Canada?
Health Canada
What prescription pill for quitting was introduced in the late 1990s?
Bupropion (Zyban)
In 1988, Canada banned smoking in what type of travel?
Domestic Flights
In 1964, which country’s Surgeon General issued the famous report connecting smoking to disease?
United States
In what year did Canada ban cigarette ads on TV and radio?
1972
In the U.S., the CDC created what campaign with real stories from ex-smokers?
Tips from Former Smokers
What newer prescription quit aid was launched in 2006?
Varenicline (Champix/Chantix)
In 2009, Canada banned what kind of cigarettes to reduce youth smoking?
Flavored Cigarettes
Before the 20th century, tobacco was sometimes thought to have what kind of effects?
Medicinal/healing effects
What is the current legal age to buy cigarettes in most Canadian provinces?
19 (18 in some, 21 in PEI)
Which anti-tobacco youth campaign started in 2000 with bold ads against “Big Tobacco”
The Truth Initiative (U.S.)
Canada offers free quit support by phone—what is the number?
1-866-366-3667 (Canadian Quitline)
In 2020, Canada became the first country to require warnings printed directly on what?
Each individual cigarette
True or False: The link between smoking and disease was suspected as early as the 1600s.
True
What 1997 Canadian law restricted advertising and sponsorships for tobacco companies?
Tobacco Act
In 2012, Canada introduced new cigarette packages with what shocking feature?
Graphic photos covering 75% of packs
True or False: Nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, lozenge) is safer than smoking.
True
Fill in the blank: The history of quitting smoking is not just about health—it’s also about
Laws, culture, and changing social norms