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Hearing on Tobacco Tax to raise it for health
... one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking rates. It will help prevent youth from ever starting to smoke, help those who smoke quit, lower health care costs, and save lives! Hearing on Tobacco Tax to raise it for health ...
Public Health Advocates Decry Failure of ‘Tobacco 21’ Legislation
... lead to smoking combustible cigarettes. “Preventing children and young adults from smoking is the best way to reduce the death, disease, and health care costs that come with this addiction. According to the Institute of Medicine, implementing tobacco 21 policies nationwide could reduce youth smoking initiation by as much as 25 percent, decrease overall tobacco use by 12 percent and save millions in health care costs. “Despite today’s legislative action, this fight is far from over. While this is an unfortunate setback, our advocates will ...
Congressional Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans’ Health
... Senators Durbin and Collins for introducing legislation that would protect the ability of our nation’s veterans to breathe smoke-free air at health facilities managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “If enacted, this law would help protect thousands of veterans, including those who are sick or disabled, from the dangers of secondhand smoke while receiving the medical care they need. It would also help ensure a supportive environment for veterans who are trying to quit using tobacco, and would guarantee ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...
Tobacco Tax Victory in Nevada a Win for Public Health
... the taxes on cigarettes is estimated to be more than $192 million in the first two years. Combined with at least $474 million in long-term health care cost savings from the cigarette tax, the increases are likely to have a tremendous positive impact both on the state budget and for reducing health care costs in Nevada. It's time for more states to take action to save lives and keep kids from using tobacco by passing significant ...
Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol Today, Urging Lawmakers to Protect Kids from Tobacco and Preserve Access to Health Care through Medicaid
... use will save lives and reduce cancer rates and death in the state." The volunteers also spent the day highlighting the importance of access to health care with a strong Medicaid program. Having access to quality and affordable health care coverage is a key factor in early detection and survival from cancer, which is why they urged lawmakers to preserve access, eligibility ...
Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase: WIN for health, WIN for the budget
... Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase: WIN for health, WIN for the budget Harrisburg, PA (Nov. 12, 2015) – More than 9,000 Pennsylvania kids become daily smokers every year and one-third of ... to the tax on cigarettes to reduce all tobacco use and raise additional revenue for the commonwealth. This solution is a triple-win: It’s a health win that will reduce tobacco use and save lives; a financial win that will generate revenue for the state; and a political win that is ... tax increases, which it can easily undermine so that people keep smoking. While the state might still generate some revenue, the health care costs – not to mention the personal toll – from tobacco use will continue to climb as people continue to use. Cigarette tax increases will ...
American Cancer Society Celebrates CVS Health's Tobacco-free Move
When CVS Health announced its plans earlier this year to halt the sale of tobacco products in its stores, it swiftly fortified its commitment to the health and wellness of its customers and the communities it serves and definitively acknowledged, in no uncertain terms, that fighting cancer is ... investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at ...
Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Can Help to Address Health Disparities
In 2020, nearly 31 million adults used cigarettes and a disproportionate number of those individuals relied on Medicaid for their health care. [i] Smoking cigarettes significantly increases an individual’s risk to get at least 12 cancers. [ii] The smoking rates for adults on ... 2022;71:397–405. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7111a1 . [ii] Simmons VN, Piñeiro B, Hooper MW, Gray JE, Brandon TH. Tobacco-Related Health Disparities Across the Cancer Care Continuum. Cancer Control. 2016;23(4):434-441. doi:10.1177/107327481602300415. [iii] Cornelius ME, ...
Public Health Organizations Applaud Washington County Voters for Upholding Flavored Tobacco Law
... advocacy 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 ... Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, ...
General Assembly Attacks Authority of Local Communities to Protect Public Health
... laws regulating the sale of tobacco products that are stronger than state law. Local control over matters designed to protect the public’s health, including tobacco control laws, has numerous benefits that are lost when local power is taken away. “Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death nationwide. The annual health care costs in Ohio directly caused by smoking are $6.56 billion, which includes $1.85 billion in costs to Medicaid. This amendment would prevent ...
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