Updates matching "Tobacco Control"

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 22, 2015 For the first time, all workers in the city of New Orleans can go to work today knowing they are protected from the cancer-causing toxins found in secondhand smoke. The city 's smoke-free ordinance takes effect today, covering workplaces, including bars and casinos, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 26, 2015 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new advertisements today as part of its ongoing Tips from Former Smokers national campaign. The following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): We commend the

“A report released today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) predicts that raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products has the potential to dramatically improve public health in this country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 23, 2015 The 25th anniversary of legislation making all domestic flights smoke-free marks an opportunity to redouble our efforts to promote tobacco control measures across the country. This landmark legislation was a public health victory that marked a paradigm shift in the way the public views smoking

WASHINGTON, DC Feb 2, 2015 The president 's fiscal year 2016 budget sets an ambitious course for the national effort to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases such as cancer. The proposed three percent increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) would