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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 ...

2020 Legislative Session Summary

... curable life-threatening diseases – but only if we take the steps necessary to prevent it outright, detect it early, and improve access to care. To this end, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Utah worked on the following legislative priorities in support of our mission to end cancer as a major health problem.  Skin Cancer Prevention HB 34 Tanning for Minors: The greatest known risk factor for skin cancer is the use of indoor tanning ... Unfortunately, the desire for a tanned appearance still causes many people, especially young adults and teenagers, to ignore the serious health risks and warnings and use indoor tanning devices.  ACS CAN supports legislation that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using an ...

Utah Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers at State Capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... for patients and survivors in memory of my brother and in honor of my sister. I see the difference early detection and access to quality health care can make. I believe everyone deserves that no matter where they’re from or their background.”  Volunteer advocates spoke with lawmakers ...

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 ...

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