EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 5 MIN
'Cigfluencer' culture has health experts concerned
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'Cigfluencer' culture is taking social media by storm and the number of celebrities and influencers posting while smoking has health experts concerned. While cigarettes are making their comeback on screen, with over half of box office films featuring tobacco in 2024, smoking numbers remain low. However, decreases have recently come to a grinding halt, with the smoking rate for 18-24 year olds remaining at the same level for the past three years. So is the online boom driving a cigarette resurgence on the streets? Evie Richardson reports.
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