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Smoke-Free Public Housing Proposal Will Help Residents Breathe Easier

November 12, 2015

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a proposed rule that would require more than 3,100 public housing agencies across the country to implement smoke-free policies in their developments.

New CDC Survey Finds Adult Quit Attempts Have Stalled, Proven Tobacco Control Critical

October 15, 2015

Attempts to quit using cigarettes by adults stalled between 2011 and 2013, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).

Dean's List for Tobacco Policy

September 24, 2015
New York

American Cancer Society Releases Dean’s List for Tobacco Policy 30 percent of colleges across New York State are getting top marks in a new report from the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The bi-annual Tobacco-Free U: Dean’s List report grades all

ACS CAN Releases 13th Annual How Do You Measure Up Report

August 6, 2015
National

From New Hampshire to Hawaii, state legislatures made important progress in saving lives from cancer during their 2015 legislative sessions. But, the news was not all good as many states are still failing to pass legislation that would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly

Health Groups Urge U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board Members to Withdraw if Chamber Doesn 't End Global Lobbying for Tobacco Industry

July 15, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC Five leading U.S. public health organizations today called on members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 's Board of Directors to withdraw from the Chamber unless it stops fighting measures to reduce tobacco use around the world. The U.S. Chamber 's pro-tobacco work harms health around the world

Court Decision Affirms Requirement That the Tobacco Industry Finally Tell the Truth

May 26, 2015

A ruling issued today by the U.S Circuit Court for the District of Columbia affirms most of a lower court ruling requiring that the tobacco industry issue “corrective statements” to prevent it from continuing to mislead the public about the dangers of its products.

Mother's Day is a perfect time to quit smoking!

May 7, 2015
Nevada

Get_Mom_to_Quit_Smoking_on_Mothers_Day.pdf Mother's Day is Sunday and what better time to encourage and support your mother (or any mother!) to quit smoking. And, as an added way to support in a quit attempt is Nevada's proposed $1.00 per pack cigarette tax increase. Read the attached release to learn more!

Protect Health of Pennsylvania By Increasing Price of Tobacco

April 30, 2015
Pennsylvania

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michelle Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] Legislators Urged to Protect Health of Pennsylvania Residents By Increasing Price of Tobacco Increase Would Save Lives and Generate Money in

FDA Action Imperative as Youth Use of E-Cigarettes and Hookah Skyrockets

April 16, 2015

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data today from its National Youth Tobacco Survey that found a dramatic increase over one year (from 2013-2014) in teen use of e-cigarettes (now 13.4 percent for high school students) and hookah (now 9.4 percent for high school students).