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Health Advocates: Tobacco Tax Increases Will Protect Young Lives
... In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Respiratory Health Association issued the following statement: “We’re thrilled that our lawmakers prioritized youth tobacco use this legislative session. ... from becoming adults who smoke and help 48,700 Illinois adults who currently smoke quit. When you also consider the $1.56 billion in anticipated health care savings, this is a huge win for the future of our state. “With this, fewer kids in Illinois will become addicted to tobacco before they have ...
Senate President Joins Health Advocates to Announce Bill to Increase Tobacco Taxes
Today, Senate President John Cullerton joined health advocates from organizations across the state to announce new legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco ... “It will stop children from starting to smoke and cause many adult smokers to quit, sparing them from a lifetime of addiction and associated health problems. That’s why the public supports it.” In addition to the legislation, advocates released poll results that indicated broad ... adults who smoke and help 48,700 Illinois adults who currently smoke quit. It’s also anticipated to reduce the state’s long-term health care costs by $1.56 billion. 0 Senate President Joins Health Advocates to Announce Bill to Increase Tobacco Taxes ...
Cancer Advocates to Lawmakers: Increase Tobacco Tax, Create More Choices for Patients
... help adults quit smoking and prevent young people from ever becoming addicted. “This is a win-win solution for Illinois’ physical and fiscal health,” said Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “Not only would a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase prevent ... smoke quit, but it’s also expected to generate more than $159 million in new annual revenue. That’s money that could be put toward public health programs and help Illinois pay down its high deficit.” Volunteers also asked lawmakers to sponsor a bill currently before the General ... goal is to help cancer patients access their medications and empower them to plan for future treatment. “It’s difficult to estimate health care costs when you have no idea what your future bills will look like,” Crews said. “Copays take away some of that guess work by setting an ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... running to make cancer a policy priority. “As a breast cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Maggie Powell, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer. “In Springfield ... on other tobacco products by cosponsoring Senate Bill 2338 and House Bill 3606, given the devastating toll of tobacco use on Illinoisans’ health. These pieces of legislation would tax all tobacco products at an equal rate to cigarettes. The tax on all tobacco products must be ...
Illinois Makes Progress on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... $2.98 per pack of cigarettes. The current national average for state cigarette taxes is $1.81 per pack. No state tax comes close to matching the health and lost productivity costs attributed to smoking, which are estimated at $19.16 per pack. “Illinois’ smoking rate still remains ... Access to Medicaid Green Access to Palliative Care Red Pain ... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” To view the complete report and details on Illinois’ ratings, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure . The American Cancer ...