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Reducing, Preventing Tobacco Use and Access to Care Top List of Priorities for Minnesota Cancer-Fighting Advocates
... it does not affect everyone equally. ACS CAN is committed to working with lawmakers to address the youth tobacco use epidemic, as well as the health disparities that contribute to a higher cancer rate, later stage diagnoses and higher mortality rate among communities of color, low-income ... potentially lifesaving cancer screening and early detection services. These programs are critical for our work to improve cancer disparities and health care equity. “Amid the pandemic, ACS CAN volunteers are working incessantly to help ensure our elected officials put the health of Minnesotans ...
ACS CAN Applauds Legislation to Reduce Minnesota’s Cancer Burden, Urges Lawmakers to Do More
... (ACS CAN) commends the implementation of the new state tobacco 21 law, clinical trials as well as breast and cervical cancer laws to address the health inequities that contribute to higher incidence and mortality rates from cancer for the poor, communities of color and rural residents. The ... past years, smoking remains highest among these communities. An end to the sale of menthol flavored tobacco products would help end a serious health inequity,” added Myatt. The recently signed clinical trials law ensures Minnesotans on Medicaid have the same opportunities to participate ... this year but not all of them will equally benefit from medical advances in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic testing and treatment care,” said Myatt. “The poor, communities of color, and rural residents are among those that continue to be under-represented in cancer ...