Surgeon General 's Report Reiterates That There is No Safe Level of Exposure to Cigarettes and Secondhand Smoke
WASHINGTON, DC -- December 9, 2010 -- The U.S.
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Great American Smokeout Highlights the Need for Strong Tobacco Control Laws
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today is celebrating the 35th Great American Smokeout by encouraging lawmakers to protect the health of all Americans by enacting comprehensive state and local smoke-free laws, increasing tobacco taxes and fully funding and implementing tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
Graphic Warning Labels Have the Potential to Curb Smoking in Children and Adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 10, 2010 – “This morning, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reaffirmed its commitment to tobacco control in the U.S. with the historic announcement of the introduction of large, graphic warning labels on cigarette packs.
South Dakota äóÖYes ' Vote on Smoke-Free Law is Victory for Public Health
Washington, D.C. – Nov. 2, 2010 – South Dakotans scored a major public health victory Tuesday night when voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law.
Strong Tobacco Control Policies Are Critical to Decreasing U.S. Adult Smoking Rate
Two studies issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and featured in the CDC publication Vital Signs illustrate the need for strong tobacco control policies to combat smoking and exposure to deadly secondhand smoke.
Major Victories in Tobacco Control Take Effect This Week
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2010 – Across the country this week, several major smoke-free laws and cigarette tax increases take effect that will save lives, protect families and improve the health of communities across the country.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That Big Tobacco Purposely Lied to and Deceived the American Public
WASHINGTON, DC – June 28, 2010 – The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear appeals in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
New York State Tobacco Tax Becomes First in Nation to Top $4
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2010 – “Governor Paterson and the New York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack.
First Anniversary of Federal Tobacco Regulation Law Brings New Restrictions on Tobacco Industry
Tuesday, June 22, marks a historic day in tobacco control as public health advocates celebrate the first anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and welcome tough new restrictions on the marketing and sale of tobacco products to children and adults.
South Carolina Tobacco Tax Increase Is Major Public Health Victory
Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2010 – “The South Carolina state legislature today took a major step to save lives and protect public health by overriding Governor Mark Sanford’s May 11 veto and passing a 50-cent tobacco tax increase.