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Tennessee Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco

... smoking. These policies also prevent new generations from starting tobacco usage. Tobacco use is one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities. Tobacco companies targeting communities of color, limited income communities, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and youth has caused disproportionate tobacco use among these populations. Achieving health equity relies heavily on eliminating tobacco use. In 2021, the prevalence of any tobacco product use was higher among adults living in rural ... 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 ...

Oregon Must Do More to Stand Up to Big Tobacco

... help people quit and to protect kids from a lifetime of addiction,” Dunphy said.  Tobacco use is one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities. Tobacco companies have specifically targeted communities of color, limited income communities, veterans, people with ... rate and shortest survival of any racial group in the U.S. for most cancers, and Black men have the highest cancer incidence rate. Achieving health equity relies heavily on eliminating tobacco use.  Free resources on quitting tobacco can be found at the Oregon Quit Line  or through the ... 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, ...

2023 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training

... all lawmakers: 2023 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Care Through Telehealth Preserving Local Control   Volunteer Advocate Packet  - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda 2023 ...

2020 Idaho Legislative Wrap Up

... year to make sure they are following all tobacco sales laws, including age of sale laws. Unfortunately, this bill did not pass out of the House Health & Welfare Committee.  Unfortunately, in order to accommodate concerns that were raised in that first committee hearing, the bill was ... making the state law the “ceiling” and forbidding stronger laws at the local level. Local smoke free laws are an example of important public health initiatives that have been passed by cities. Big Tobacco has called preemption their “first priority”. Even though this preemption bill ... for the 2021 session. We also want you to know that ACS CAN is working to support cancer patients by reducing barriers and expanding access to care and accelerating access to cures as we are operating in this new COVID-19 world. We would like to extend a hearty thank you to all our ...

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