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Utah Legislature Fails Public Health by Delivering a Win for Big Tobacco; Governor Cox Called to Veto HB 337
... the state legislature compromised and voted to increase the cigarette tax by just 50 cents per pack, which will have little to no public health benefit. ACS CAN supported a proposal to increase the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack to benefit the health of all Utahns. Had the legislature not caved to the immense pressure forced by tobacco lobbyists, the increase in the original bill would ... 2,100 lives, helped 5,800 adults who smoke quit, reduced youth smoking rates by 13.6 percent, and saved $116.27 million in long-term health care costs from adult and youth smoking declines. “After 16 years of not raising the cigarette tax, the legislature finally had a chance to ...
Cancer Action Day on the Hill with ACS CAN Utah
... speakers, and prep time, before meeting (in groups) with our elected officials to share our personal stories and advocate for the issues we care about. This is a great opportunity for anyone who cares about health care issues, from first-timers to seasoned activists. Everything you need will be provided on site! Frequently Asked Questions: See this ...
New Statewide Poll Shows Widespread Support for Tobacco Tax Increase
... tobacco taxes. 71 percent say they would support increasing the cigarette tax with generated revenue going towards funding programs for public health, youth tobacco prevention, and helping those who smoke quit. 74 percent also support increasing taxes on all other tobacco products such as smokeless tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The majority of those polled were intrigued by the potential public health benefits of raising taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, as well. According to estimates, raising the cigarette tax by at least ... preventable cause of death in Utah and is attributed to more than 15 percent of cancer deaths in the state, $630 million in annual health care costs, including $135 million in Medicaid costs. “The result of this poll sends a clear message to state lawmakers,” said Brook ...
Utah Lawmakers Asked to Support Tobacco Tax Increase During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at Utah State Capitol
... a $2.00 per-pack cigarette tax increase, as well as increased taxes on other tobacco products. “Supporting this bill means supporting the health of future generations of Utahns,” said Brook Carlisle. “It’s been far too long since the legislature last took steps to push back ... damage Big Tobacco is causing our state. This bill is a critical opportunity to reduce tobacco use, lower cancer rates, and ease the enormous health and financial burden tobacco places on Utah families.” Smoking is currently responsible for more than 15% of cancer deaths, $630 million in annual health care costs including over $135 million in Medicaid expenses annually. Increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack would reduce youth ...
2024 ACS CAN Utah Cancer Summit: Reducing the Burden of Tobacco
... Network (ACSCAN) will host its annual Utah Cancer Summit on September 10, 2024. This event will bring together key leaders and decisionmakers in health care, the community, government, research, and academia to discuss the burden of tobacco in Utah and potential policy solutions aimed at reducing ... is interested in sponsoring this event. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible. Silver Sponsors Amgen Intermountain Health Society of Utah Medical Oncologists Bronze Sponsors Merck Sanofi 0 ...
Utah Cancer Survivors, Patients Call on Lawmakers to Raise State Tobacco Tax
... – Big Tobacco is not welcomed in the state. Currently, smoking is attributed to more than 15% of cancer deaths in Utah, $630 million in annual health care costs, and more than $135 million in Medicaid costs. Big Tobacco spends more than $38 million a year marketing its products to Utahns, ... addicted to these products. Supporting HB 337 is one way they can do just that.” One of the best things states can do to improve public health, generate revenue and provide funding for critical unmet needs is to significantly increase tobacco taxes and invest in tobacco control ...
New Report: Utah Falls Short on Public Policies to Fight Cancer in 2018
... year." How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...