Racial/ethnic differences in electronic cigarette knowledge, social norms, and risk perceptions among current and former smokers.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE from PubMed.gov Webb Hooper M1, Kolar SK2 Author Information Abstract Psychosocial factors that may affect electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) initiation or maintenance among racial/ethnic minorities are not well-understood.  This study examined racial/ethnic differences in e-cigarette knowledge, risk perceptions, and social norms among current and former smokers.  Individuals with a tobacco smoking history and […]

American Indian Cancer Foundation releases first annual report

DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE American Indian Cancer Foundation is excited to present our first annual report, in which we highlight 2015 and share how far we’ve come! We are thankful for our funding partners who have trusted us and invested in innovative Native-driven cancer solutions for our communities. This trust and investment has made a real and positive impact in Indian […]

Federal, state leaders disregard proven ways to prevent, reduce tobacco use and save lives, finds American Lung Association Tobacco report

ORIGINAL ARTICLE from PRWeb HERE The American Lung Association’s 15th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report finds that much more needs to be done to prevent our nation’s youth from a lifetime of tobacco addiction.  The report shows that some key actions were taken at the federal and state levels to prevent and reduce tobacco […]

E-cigarettes may lure teens who otherwise might not smoke

ORIGINAL ARTICLE by Lisa Rapaport of Reuters HERE E-cigarettes aren’t tied to a decline in teen smoking and the devices may actually entice some youth who are unlikely to try traditional cigarettes, a U.S. study suggests. Youth smoking has steadily declined over the past decade, with no steeper decrease after e-cigarettes debuted on the U.S. […]

Delivering on the promise of smoke-free public housing

ORIGINAL ARTICLE By Douglas E. Levy, Inez F. Adams, and Gary Adamkiewicz of American Journal of Public Health HERE On November 30, 2016, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a final rule mandating that public housing authorities it supports prohibit all smoking on their residential premises, including within residents’ apartments.  The […]

The Global Economic Burden of Tobacco: An Interview with Dr. Mark Parascandola

ORIGINAL ARTICLE from Cancer.gov HERE NCI recently released The Economics of Tobacco and Tobacco Control, the latest in a series of monographs on tobacco use and tobacco control. Produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the new report examines the current research surrounding the economics of tobacco control in many countries around the world. […]

Inside Knowledge – Resources for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout January, CDC’s Inside Knowledge campaign is increasing efforts to inform women about cervical cancer risks, screening tests, and prevention. Initiatives include a video public service announcement featuring actress Cote de Pablo describing her cervical cancer scare, and ads on sites including Google, YouTube, and Facebook. You can share information about cervical cancer by encouraging […]

DCPC Works: Cancer News from CDC

Inside Knowledge Resources for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Throughout January, CDC’s Inside Knowledge campaign is increasing efforts to inform women about cervical cancer risks, screening tests, and prevention. Initiatives include a video public service announcement featuring actress Cote de Pablo describing her cervical cancer scare, and ads on sites including Google, YouTube, and Facebook. You […]

Native Americans with Diabetes

ORIGINAL ARTICLE from CDC HERE Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other US racial group. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, a costly condition that requires dialysis or kidney transplant for survival. Kidney failure can be delayed or prevented by controlling blood pressure […]

CNN – More women got mammograms when Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) paid for them

ORIGINAL ARTICLE By Susan Scutti of CNN with video HERE (CNN) – Obamacare eliminated the costs and out-of-pocket expenses for Americans wanting preventive health care services — including mammography and colonoscopy, both tests able to detect cancer. Among older Americans, use of mammography increased under Obamacare, according to a study published Monday in the journal […]
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