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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 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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: ...

... – Vecindarios Elevados” (Important Lives – Elevated Neighborhoods) in California is tackling over a five-year grant which will focus on health disparities in some Hispanic communities in Southern California.  This project, along with another in Central California which will prohibit smoking at community colleges, trade schools and health care facilities, will not only educate members of the community and help keep people safe from secondhand smoke, it will help ACS CAN ...