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... country this week, several major smoke-free laws and cigarette tax increases take effect that will save lives, protect families and improve the health of communities across the country. These strong public health measures will help to reduce overall tobacco use and incidence rates of tobacco-related cancers. On July 1, cigarette taxes will increase in ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 440,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Nicole Bender (202) 661-5773 [email protected] Steven Weiss (202) 661-5711 ...

... diseases, including but not limited to cancer. The reality is that a majority of patients need sporadic or intermittent time off for their care. The real, lived experience of patients and survivors should directly inform how our lawmakers address issues, and, in neglecting to ... our most vulnerable residents. The provisions on medical debt in the final state budget will help ensure that more New Yorkers can pay for their care without the lasting impact of medical debt. Additionally, the budget will rectify some of the toxic, predatory practices employed by many ... advocacy 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 ...

... cigarette tax increase was not included. “We are pleased that at a time when more than 140,000 New Jerseyans have lost their employer-based health insurance, the budget maintains funding for the New Jersey Cancer Screening, Early Detection and Education Program (NJCEED) which ensures  ... to research that will save lives and shape the future. “New Jersey’s tobacco control and smoking cessation programs are vital to the future health of millions of New Jerseyans.  Helping adults quit and keeping youth from starting in the first place takes a sustained commitment and ... 46,300 current adult smokers quitting, 18,700 premature smoking-caused deaths prevented, a savings of over $1.4 billion in long-term health care costs, and generate over $100 million in new annual revenue for New Jersey. “The number one cancer killer nationwide and in New Jersey is ...

... (JAMA), the research highlights the lifesaving benefits of Massachusetts’ first in the nation move to end the sale of flavored tobacco. Public health advocates, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of ACS, worked tirelessly to pass ... Big Tobacco in their pushing flavored tobacco products on our kids and communities of color.” Nationally, ACS CAN and other leading public health groups are calling on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to follow the Commonwealth’s lead and implement a nationwide menthol ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...