Barb Tarbox

Barb Tarbox

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Barb Tarbox was a Canadian woman whose battle with lung cancer and subsequent death in 2003 at the age of 42 highlighted the devastating effects of smoking. Her story and image have been used in health warnings on cigarette packages in Canada to raise awareness about the risks of tobacco use, making her a significant figure in anti-smoking campaigns.

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One is of Barb Tarbox, a 42-year-old woman from Alberta who died of lung cancer in 2003.

Cigarette packs to get new graphic images with aim to reduce tobacco use
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-22
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