Updates matching "Prevention and Cessation"

How does your state measure up in the fight against cancer? Our annual report - now in its 11th year - reports the progress of every state on key cancer issues.

A new analysis by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) reveals “one billion reasons” why a tobacco control program needs to be restored in New Jersey.

Problem: Tobacco companies are increasingly offering sweet-flavored non-cigarette tobacco products. This shift in marketing coincides with a growing use of these products by minors. Solution: The Congress has banned cigarettes with certain characterizing flavors other than tobacco or menthol.

Statement by Michele Bonan, New York City Regional Advocacy Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Over the past 11 years, New York City's leaders have demonstrated not only a commitment to saving lives from tobacco but a thorough understanding of how

Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Farley, and the New York City Council deserve credit for once again taking on society's biggest public health threat.

Cuts to tobacco control have dramatically reduced calls to New York's "Quitline" PDF version of this report: New York Quitline Cuts [104 KB PDF] New York's ongoing reductions in funding for tobacco control are hurting the effort to curb smoking. Over the past few years,

January 26, 2013 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State Executive Chamber State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 Submitted via email Dear Governor Cuomo, Our organizations are deeply concerned about the toll tobacco takes on New Yorkers. While New York State has made great strides, smoking continues to

During the 2013 session, ACS CAN will ask legislators to increase state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to $3 per capita. These programs save lives and taxpayer dollars in Texas. Get the facts on why we support tobacco prevention and cessation programs here: 2013_Texas_ACS_CAN_tobacco_control_position.pdf

Report Says State Among the Worst for Tobacco Prevention Funding Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: report ranking NJ 50th for tobacco control program funding. “We’ve known for a while that lack of funding for New Jersey’s tobacco prevention