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... help reduce death and suffering from cancer. In a true demonstration of her commitment to protecting patients’ access to quality, affordable health care, Sen. Murkowski voted against efforts to repeal the health care law in 2017. She brings bipartisan support to anti-tobacco legislation, including the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control ...

... tobacco kills! The truth is that 480,000 Americans die every year from tobacco products. Tobacco costs the nation 170 billion dollars a year in health care costs. There are 7,300 lung cancer deaths a year in non-smoking adults. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, ... tobacco is linked to cancers of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gums, esophagus and pancreas. In addition to cancer, people suffer from chronic health problems related to smoking, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In Rhode Island, 14.4 percent of ...

... “How Do You Measure Up?” rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, tobacco control policies and restricting indoor tanning devices for minors. The ... smoke, and nearly one-third of cancer deaths are attributable to tobacco use,” Freeman said. “We can’t expect to improve our state’s health with antiquated tobacco control laws and less than $100,000 in funding for programs to help people end their addiction. This report points ... of tobacco cessation and improving patient quality of life through palliative care. Nationally, the report found that increased access to health coverage through Medicaid is the most met benchmark, with 34 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, having ...

... expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 45,030 are projected to die from the disease, implementing the nine evidenced-based public health policies detailed in the report would curb the human and financial toll of cancer in the state. These policies are designed to tackle tobacco use, encourage healthy behaviors and improve access to health screenings and treatment. “Florida must do better at enacting effective policies to prevent, detect and treat cancer,” said Matt Jordan, ... aside partisan differences and put the health of Floridians at the forefront.” Florida’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of cigarettes by at least $1 per pack.  Florida’s current excise tax of $1.34 has not been increased in ...