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CDC Study Finds Smoking Leads to Higher-Than-Expected Health Care Costs

December 10, 2014

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine published two studies today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health showing health care costs attributable to cigarette smoking are higher than previously reported (nearly $170 billion per year), as well as results on the cost-effectiveness of the first phase of the “Tips from Former Smokers” media campaign.

Defense Authorization Bill Would Undermine Military Efforts to Enact Effective Tobacco Control Policy

December 4, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 4, 2014 -- The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a Defense Authorization Act today that if enacted would have both a detrimental and a positive impact on the military's tobacco control efforts. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Director of

Cancer Survivors Call for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

November 21, 2014
Missouri

Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation JEFFERSON CITY, MO – November 20, 2014 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 39 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on

11.20.14 ACS CAN Launches #FightSmokingNY Social Media Campaign

November 20, 2014
New York

For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell) [email protected] Take Selfies to Fight Smoking in New #FightSmokingNY Campaign Campaign Aligns with Great American Smokeout as New York Smoking Rates Soar New York, NY (November 20, 2014) – To celebrate

Reynolds to Protect Employees From Its Own Products

October 22, 2014

The following statement comes from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, in reaction to the news that Reynolds American Inc., the maker of Camel cigarettes, will no longer permit smoking in its offices, conference rooms and elevators.

600 Advocates Meet with Lawmakers at Annual ACS CAN Lobby Day

October 6, 2014
National

More than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, volunteers and staff from across the country convened recently in Washington, DC for the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Constituents from all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam) and nearly every congressional district met with

9/30/14 Public Health Champions Honored for Cancer-Fighting Efforts

September 30, 2014
New York

For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell) [email protected] Desiree Berenguer Carton – 973-703-3241 (cell) [email protected] Public Health Champions Honored for Cancer-Fighting Efforts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Honors SUNY’s Upstate Medical University Dr. Gregory Eastwood and Sanofi’s Edward Greissing

Philadelphia Tobacco Tax Increase Will Save Lives, Protect Kids

September 24, 2014
Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Tobacco Tax Increase Will Save Lives, Protect Kids Governor Corbett Signs Bill Passing $2 Per Pack Cigarette Tax ACS CAN Commends Legislature and Governor; Offers Resources to Help Quit September 24, 2014 – Governor Tom Corbett took a major step to save lives and protect public health

Congressman says TPP trade deal must have tobacco exception

September 23, 2014
National

Last week, Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) called for tobacco restrictions in a major trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Tobacco products, the only consumer product that kills when used exactly as intended, are unique, and Levin calls for them to be treated as such under the trade agreement. Levin has