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Ultraprocessed foods are the new Tobacco War
Research in the American Journal of Public Health highlights parallels between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry in production, strategy, and marketing. The study suggests both sectors employ similar tactics to influence consumer behavior and public perception.
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