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... in the aerosol. Prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces, including restaurants, bars and gaming facilities, can protect the public’s health by preventing nonusers from being exposed to nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals in the aerosol emitted by these products. No one should have to choose between their health and their job. “ACS CAN commends the General Assembly for passing this important legislation and looks forward to seeing Gov. Pritzker ... 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, ...

... heart disease and other serious respiratory illnesses. An ordinance would mean that workers would no longer be forced to choose between their health and paycheck. Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air.  “When communities implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, ... and cardiovascular disease drop, adults trying to quit smoking are more likely to try to quit and employers benefit from reduced costs for health care, cleaning, and lost productivity. “To reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, we must make all public places, including all workplaces, which ...

... right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work, or play. Nobody should have to choose between a job and long-term health, which is clearly put at greater risk with any exposure to carcinogens.  Allowing cigar smoking in enclosed public places in our state would be a step backwards for the health of Montanans. Secondhand smoke from cigars poses significant health risks to people who smoke and those around them. There is simply no way ... has a negative impact on overall economic activity in a community and contributes to absenteeism, lost productivity and increases in health care costs. The visit was part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Action Day, an event that brought Montanans affected by cancer together to call on the ...

... survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Louisiana residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.  "The Great American Smokeout is about helping people quit, ... passing comprehensive smoke-free laws is critical to helping those addicted to tobacco do just that. COVID-19 has put an emphasis on respiratory health and working to protect residents from exposure to the damaging effects that secondhand smoke has on people's lungs should be a priority," ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we're more determined than ever to stand ...