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American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Tobacco' Report Reveals Alarming Impact of Tobacco, Urges White House to Act on Menthol Cigarettes

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.
  • Right now, President Biden can take action and save lives if he finalizes the rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • Menthol cigarettes make it both easier to start and harder to quit by reducing the harshness of the smoke and cooling the throat.
  • The Lung Association calls on the White House to urgently finalize rules to end the sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S. to save lives now.

New Report Reveals Best and Worst States for Tobacco Control Policies; Highlights Dramatic Differences from State to State

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association's 21st annual "State of Tobacco Control" report , released today, reveals the states with the best and worst policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use, and finds dramatic differences in the strength of states' tobacco control laws.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association's 21st annual "State of Tobacco Control" report , released today, reveals the states with the best and worst policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use, and finds dramatic differences in the strength of states' tobacco control laws.
  • The "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies to save lives.
  • "Our 'State of Tobacco Control' report shows how widely tobacco policies vary from state to state.
  • "Since no state received all 'A' grades, every state has the opportunity to improve their tobacco control policies and improve public health.

New Report: Flavored Tobacco Products and Youth Vaping Threaten 20 Years of Tobacco Control Progress

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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The "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates stateandfederalpolicieson actions taken to eliminatetobacco use,the nation's leading cause of preventable death.

Key Points: 
  • The "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates stateandfederalpolicieson actions taken to eliminatetobacco use,the nation's leading cause of preventable death.
  • Ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, will not only help end the youth vaping epidemic, but will also help address the disproportionate impact of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars on Black and Brown communities."
  • Ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, includingmenthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and flavored e-cigarettes, has never been more important tobuild upon the progress in reducing tobacco use.
  • "State of Tobacco Control" 2022 grades the federal government in five areas:
    When "State of Tobacco Control" began, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not have authority over the manufacturing, marketing and sales of tobacco products.

Report: 37 of the 40 Largest U.S. Cities Earn National Medal for Prioritizing Community Health

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Today, more than 44 million people live in a city that has earned an overall CityHealth medal.

Key Points: 
  • Today, more than 44 million people live in a city that has earned an overall CityHealth medal.
  • Overall medals are awarded based on the combined strength and number of health policies that cities have in place.
  • CityHealth is also growing its footprint in 2022 by including the nations largest 75 cities in its annual policy assessment.
  • Among the nations 40 largest cities, there are:
    For the first time, Albuquerque earned an overall gold medal and Oklahoma City earned an overall bronze medal.

Give the People What They Want! Smirnoff Embraces Decades of Commitment to Inclusivity and Fun with the New 'Vodka for the People' Campaign Featuring Kaley Cuoco and Anthony Anderson

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Right now, adults are looking to let loose and celebrate life with the people and drinks they love the most.

Key Points: 
  • Right now, adults are looking to let loose and celebrate life with the people and drinks they love the most.
  • 21 it's what I reach for when I want a delicious cocktail without all the frills," said Kaley Cuoco.
  • Because the brand is dedicated to the people and their evolving taste preferences, Smirnoff has an option for everyone and every occasion.
  • The Smirnoff brand traces its vodka heritage back to 19th century Russia and is now enjoyed in over 130 countries worldwide.

American Lung Association Issues 18th 'State of Tobacco Control' Report--Federal Government Falls Far Short, Earns as Many Fs as A Grades

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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"In 2020, the American Lung Association urges the federal government to implement proven tobacco control policies and help us end the youth vaping epidemic," said American Lung Association National President and CEO, Harold P. Wimmer.

Key Points: 
  • "In 2020, the American Lung Association urges the federal government to implement proven tobacco control policies and help us end the youth vaping epidemic," said American Lung Association National President and CEO, Harold P. Wimmer.
  • "While the American Lung Association recognizes the federal government with an A grade for passage of a strong federal Tobacco 21 law, it also earns an F for its failure to comprehensively oversee tobacco products.
  • The Lung Association urges more states to follow Massachusetts' lead and pass comprehensive laws eliminating flavored tobacco products in 2020.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy.

New Report Highlights Big Tobacco's Dangerous Attempts to Co-opt Promising Public Health Policies to Serve Their Own Agenda

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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In fact, 51 out of the 88 age of sale bills introduced in 2019 included provisions that advance tobacco industry interests rather than public health.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, 51 out of the 88 age of sale bills introduced in 2019 included provisions that advance tobacco industry interests rather than public health.
  • The report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, also shows many states are falling behind in their efforts to prevent cancer and promote access to health coverage.
  • Report Highlights and Available Resources:
    Special report on efforts to stem youth tobacco product use by raising the legal age of sale for tobacco to 21.
  • As the American Cancer Society's nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer.

Study Data Find Significant Differences In Exhaled Toxicants And Particles In Vapor Products Compared To Combustible Cigarettes

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Friday, June 14, 2019
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Thirty adult smokers, who reported smoking a minimum of 10 combustible cigarettes per day, were recruited for this study.

Key Points: 
  • Thirty adult smokers, who reported smoking a minimum of 10 combustible cigarettes per day, were recruited for this study.
  • The use of vapor products resulted in elevated levels of propylene glycol across environments compared to cigarettes.
  • However, the average rise in airborne particles was lower with the JUUL system versus the other vapor product and combustible cigarettes.
  • We also actively support Tobacco 21 legislation to raise the minimum-purchasing age for all tobacco products, including vapor products, to 21.

Study Demonstrates Smokers Who Used Non-Tobacco-Flavored JUUL Products Were More Likely To Switch From Cigarettes Than Those Who Used Tobacco-Flavored JUUL Products

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Friday, June 14, 2019
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The study followed more than 37,000 US adult smokers who had recently purchased JUUL products at retail or on the company's e-commerce platform.

Key Points: 
  • The study followed more than 37,000 US adult smokers who had recently purchased JUUL products at retail or on the company's e-commerce platform.
  • These results show that, for the study cohort, use of JUUL products in non-tobacco flavors was associated with higher switching rates compared to those who used JUUL products in tobacco flavors."
  • JUUL Labs commissioned and funded the study, Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR) independently designed and administered the survey underlying this data analysis.
  • We also actively support Tobacco 21 legislation to raise the minimum-purchasing age for all tobacco products, including vapor products, to 21.

Delaware Joins Growing Number of States Raising Tobacco Age to 21

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Friday, April 12, 2019
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With this bold step, Delaware will prevent young people from starting to use tobacco, save lives and help make the next generation tobacco-free.

Key Points: 
  • With this bold step, Delaware will prevent young people from starting to use tobacco, save lives and help make the next generation tobacco-free.
  • Delaware's action provides another major boost for the growing, nationwide movement to increase thetobacco age to 21.
  • Increasing the tobacco age to 21 will reduce tobacco use among youth and young adults age groups when nearly all tobacco use begins and that are heavily targeted by the tobacco industry.
  • Increasing the tobacco age to 21 is a critical step in reducing and eventually eliminating tobacco's terrible toll.