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Report: Kansas Gets Mixed Reviews on Policies to Reduce Cancer Incidence, Death from Tobacco Use

... “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, tobacco control policies and restricting indoor tanning devices for minors. The ... and keep kids from developing an addiction before they even have a chance to grow up.” Nationally, the report finds that increased access to health coverage through Medicaid is the most met benchmark, with 34 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, having ... 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 ...

San Francisco Votes to be 1st in CA to Raise Minimum Sale Age for Tobacco to 21

... sale age to 21 in addition to supporting five other tobacco-related bills that together create a historic step forward in saving lives and health care costs.”   The other special session bills help address what ACS CAN describe as “tackling tobacco with a three-legged stool.”  They ... 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 ...

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, ...

The Risks of Secondhand Smoke in Casinos

... was hurting me so badly that I was struggling to breathe.” – Alecia Sibio, Former Casino Worker xvi Secondhand Smoke: Risking Workers’ Health Casino workers are at higher risk of exposure to SHS and therefore SHS-related illness than other workers: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Surgeon General found that occupational exposure to SHS increases workers’ risk of lung cancer and other diseases. ... Smoking at Hire as a Predictor of Employment Outcome.  JOEM 38(9): 928-933. [xlv] Penner M and Penner S (1990).  Excess Insured Health Care Costs from Tobacco-Using Employees in a Large Group Plan.  JOEM 32(6): 521-523.   The Risks of Secondhand Smoke in Casinos ...

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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