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Urgent Call for Increased Funding to Combat Tobacco Use

... CAN) calls on Finance Committee Chairs, Del. Criss and Sen. Tarr, and the entire West Virginia Legislature, urging them to prioritize public health in the state’s budget by increasing funding to $16.5 million for comprehensive programs to reduce tobacco use. To reach that goal, ACS CAN ... reduce tobacco use and has the highest adult smoking rate in the nation. We must invest in robust, fact-based strategies to address this public health crisis head-on. “Nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in West Virginia, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality, affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

New CDC Study Shows Efforts to Create Tobacco-Free Generation Undercut by E-Cigarettes

... The data released by the CDC today show that the Surgeon General 's call for a äóÖtobacco-free generation ' in this year 's Report on the Health Consequences of Smoking is being undercut by the increased use of e-cigarettes among youth. The finding that youth who have used an ... access to market their products to kids using attractive flavors, provocative advertising and celebrity endorsements. While the long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes are still unknown, we do know that when a child picks up an e-cigarette it can be the gateway to a life-long ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.Œæ ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary ...

Statement on NY Cig Tax Injunction

... McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected]   For Immediate Release: Injunction Delays Tax Collection, Delays Health Gains Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Federal District Court injunction halting tax ... they won’t be able to obtain cheaper, untaxed packs through reservations. But for now, many smokers will continue to suffer deteriorating health because they still have access to low-cost cigarettes, prolonging their deadly addiction. “Earlier this summer, New York took the lead ... full benefit, the tax must be collected everywhere cigarettes are sold. The impact of universal collection would be huge in lives spared, health care dollars saved and revenue raised for health programs. “The American Cancer Society is confident that the state has the legal authority to ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session: Granite State Budget Opportunities 

CONCORD, NH – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session particularly in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  ... Screening Program . Early detection saves lives: this program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women age 21-64 who have no health insurance or have insurance that does not pay for screening tests.   •     Increased funding for youth outreach on e-cigarette use via ... and disease.   •     Increased funding for the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) . The SORH offers technical assistance to rural health care providers and organizations, which in turn improves healthcare for people living in those areas. To reduce the cancer burden, it is critical ...

New York State Tobacco Tax Becomes First in Nation to Top $4

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2010 – “Governor Paterson and the New York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack. The increase, which makes New York’s cigarette tax the ... most encouraging step yet to halt the flow of untaxed cigarette sales. “The new taxes will provide an estimated $440 million in revenue for health programs in the state – including money for tobacco cessation programs and $71.6 million for the state cancer research center in Buffalo. ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 440,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Nicole Bender (202) 661-5773 [email protected] Steven Weiss (202) 661-5711 ...

Annapolis Forum on Impact of Tobacco Including E-cigarettes in Maryland, Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group

Oct. 22 event will feature leaders in Maryland government and health ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland’s American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will bring together state ... Fact: Smoking is linked to more than one-quarter (27.3%) of cancer-related deaths in Maryland—and results in $2.7 billion per year in health care costs for the state. WHAT: ACS CAN Maryland Policy Forum: ‘Electronic Smoking Devices and Raising Maryland’s Tobacco Tax’ WHO: ...

TIPS Campaign Kicks off its 10th Year

... quit in the time it has been running ,  has inspired millions more to try to quit  and has saved an estimated $7.3 billion in smoking-related health care costs . Avoiding tobacco is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of developing cancer.   “ These powerful ads are based on ... and the administration to prioritize efforts to reduce tobacco use and save lives by increasing funding for the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).   Additionally, federal, state and local lawmakers should continue to support a comprehensive approach to tobacco control with  ...

Blair Horner on the NJ Up In Smoke Report

... who want to quit.  New Jersey leaders need to realize the failure to fund tobacco control programs will have long-term effects on the state's health and economy.  It's frustrating because the math on this is so simple. Even in these difficult budget times, tobacco prevention is a smart investment that saves lives and saves money by reducing health care costs." ### About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience ...

Patient Advocates Applaud Governor Mills on Tobacco Tax Proposal

... and other tobacco products will reduce Maine’s healthcare costs by millions of dollars, generate much needed revenue and result in significant health benefits. The tax is projected to prevent 700 Maine children from becoming adults who smoke, spur 3,200 adults to quit, and save 900 lives ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

New Surgeon General's Report Calls for Tobacco End Game

... and more than 20 other chronic diseases and the number of tobacco-related illnesses continues to grow. Tobacco use is wreaking havoc on the health of our nation, and  today the Surgeon General's report added more diseases, including colorectal and liver cancers, to the list of ... this is it. This morning at a White House event, acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak released the 32 nd Surgeon General's report: The Health Consequences of Smoking - 50 Years of Progress. The report is an important compilation of the more than 50 years of strong scientific data ... 21 million Americans have died prematurely from tobacco use since 1964 and tobacco use costs the economy about $300 billion per year in health care costs and lost productivity. Some people will ask: "Why is this new Surgeon General's report a big deal? We all know smoking is bad for us." ...

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