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Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... 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 ...

Coalition and EBR Metro Council Members Celebrate Healthier Air for All in East Baton Rouge

... – including bars and gaming establishments – completely smoke-free as of June 1, 2018.   “Today is a step forward and a change for the health outcomes in Louisiana due to the harmful realities of secondhand smoke,” says Raegan Carter, spokesperson for the Smoke-Free EBR coalition ... to the Metro Council for listening to the voices of their constituents and protecting those who struggle between having to choose between their health and a paycheck.”     Smoking kills more than 7,200 Louisianians and costs Louisiana taxpayers $1.89 billion in health care expenses every year.  The evidence of secondhand smoke’s toll on public health is clear.  Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 ...

Imperial City Council Approves Outdoor Smoke-free Ordinance

... High School Interact Club provided comments at hearings urging council members to act. “We commend the City Council for prioritizing public health and taking this key step to ensure everyone in Imperial can work, learn and play without being exposed to secondhand smoke, which, even ... that, with strong implementation of this ordinance, Imperial families will be able to enjoy outdoor city events without fear of putting their health at risk”.  Nearly 22% of cancer deaths in California are caused by smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs directly caused by smoking surpass $15 billion, with limited-income communities and people of color bearing the brunt.   “Smoke-free ...

Campbellsville's City Council Urged Not to Vote to Take a Step Backward

... is scheduled to vote on an amendment that would weaken the smoke-free ordinance by allowing cigar smoking, which would threaten workers’ health. “All workers—including those who work in bars—deserve the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air,” said Doug Hogan, American Cancer ... to secondhand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer and other diseases. No worker in Kentucky should be forced to choose between their health and their paycheck.” Studies have found that after communities like Campbellsville implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, workers’ ... 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 ...

General Assembly Votes to Add E-cigarettes to Smoke-free Law

... 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 it continue to ... 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 ...

Smoke-Free Law Anniversaries Mark the New Year

... across the state. Although the law has faced its fair share of challenges, it continues to hold strong as model state legislation to protect the health of patrons and workers. Tobacco companies claim smoke-free laws are bad for business, but the research consistently proves them wrong. Many ... and actually save businesses money. For example, one year after New York CityŠ—'s smoke-free law took effect, the New York State Department of Health found that the cityŠ—'s businesses saved more than $500 million each year in tobacco-related health care costs. So in addition to taking a moment to commemorate California and Illinois for their efforts to fight back against the dangers of ...

Effective Policies Known to Prevent Tobacco Use and Address Tobacco-Related Disparities

... as much as 40 percent in parts of the South and Appalachia. [iii] Tobacco use has been found to be one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities because its use disproportionately impacts people based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, mental health, income level, education level, and geographic location. [iv] , [v] , [vi] Achieving health equity relies heavily on eliminating tobacco ... use. Our ability to continue to make progress against cancer relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer prevention and care. ACS CAN is pursuing fact-based tobacco control policies at the local, state and federal levels that aim to reduce disparities and improve ...

Legislature Includes Funding for Critical Cancer-Fighting Programs

... Project (BCCP) and adds e-cigarettes to the state’s Smoke-Free Workplace Act.  “The TUPCP and BCCP programs are essential tools in reducing health disparities in our state. By increasing funding for these programs, the state will be better equipped to fight high tobacco use rates and ... advocacy 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 ...

Local and State Lawmakers Must Continue Lifesaving Progress and Pass More Comprehensive Smoke-Free Laws

... and we are committed to working with state lawmakers to reach that goal. “Elected officials at the state and local level are recognizing the health and economic benefits of comprehensive smoke-free laws. ACS CAN challenges state and local officials to continue to pass comprehensive ... and gaming facilities, as well as to overturn existing and prevent future laws that preempt stronger local restrictions in order to protect the health of our citizens. It is also critical that states protect the strong laws that are currently in place and not roll back any of the lifesaving ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Nicole Bender or Steven Weiss American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Legislative Priorities for 2018 in Pennsylvania

... As lawmakers return to work after the holiday season the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. Pennsylvania has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco control issues. Each year in Pennsylvania 6,000 kids under the age of eighteen become new daily smokers, 22,000 adults die from their own smoking and annual health care costs in Pennsylvania directly caused by smoking are $6.38 billion.  ACS CAN has solutions. After the legislature, last year, decided to take ...

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