Prevention and Early Detection
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Poster Art and Culture Change
In approximately the last 30 years, the public's tolerance of smoking, and understanding of tobacco's deadly effects, have changed radically. The American Cancer Society helped lead this culture change and designed posters to spread the anti-tobacco message in a glance.

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1969: This woman graced one of three gritty posters issued to de-glamorize smoking.
1970: President Nixon signed the law banning advertising of tobacco on TV and radio.



Circa 1970: Smaller print reads, "Why don't you quit before she starts?"



1973: Artist Seymour Chwast links smokers' health with the1970s concern for environment.

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