Cigarette use among middle and high school students remained stagnant between 2011 and 2012 while cigars, e-cigarettes and hookah grew in popularity, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network together with more than a dozen other public health organizations sent a letter to the White House today asking for the administration 's leadership in ensuring that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves forward promptly with a rule that would assert the agency 's authority over all tobacco products.
WASHINGTON, D.C. September 9, 2013 We commend the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the incredible success of the first phase of their Tips from Former Smokers campaign.
WASHINGTON, DC It is disappointing that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has retreated from a proposal to the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement that would have made it more difficult for tobacco companies to challenge domestic tobacco control me
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 15, 2013 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
WASHINGTON, DC -- July 23, 2013 -- "The Food and Drug Administration report issued today affirms previous scientific evidence that menthol flavoring in cigarettes makes it harder to quit and encourages kids to take up the habit -- findings that necessitate a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Washington, D.C. June 26, 2013 The Massachusetts state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health today by passing a $1 increase to the state 's cigarette tax which would bring the new total to $3.51 a pack.
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 2013 Cancer patients and survivors nationwide are mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg today. In his nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate, he was an unyielding advocate for policies to protect our children from the deadly addiction of tobacco.
Washington, D.C. May 21, 2013 Minnesota public health advocates celebrated a victory today, as the legislature sent a $1.60 cigarette tax increase to Governor Mark Dayton 's desk that will reduce smoking rates, save lives and prevent thousands of kids from becoming addicted smokers.