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... battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... who smoke or who used to smoke are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 so the sooner we can help Alaskans quit, the better. Health benefits begin occurring quickly after quitting smoking, including rapid improvements in blood carbon monoxide levels and in respiratory ... year and smoking also causes more than 31% of all cancer deaths in the state. Additionally, smoking costs Alaska $438 million in annual health care costs. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and ...