Over 3 million U.S. youth used commercial tobacco products in 2022, according to CDC and FDA data published in MMWR. E-cigarettes led usage among middle and high school students. The report highlights disparities across race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors, urging parents, educators, and healthcare providers to intervene and support youth cessation efforts.
The CDC's new "Tobacco Where You Live: Retail Strategies to Promote Health Equity" supplement empowers communities to reduce tobacco use where it's highest. Learn how retail strategies limit access, reduce marketing exposure, and advance health equity in underserved neighborhoods through evidence-based practices and proven tools.
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products releases a quarterly newsletter offering vital updates and resources for stakeholders at American Indian and Alaska Native-serving organizations. Stay informed on tobacco regulation developments. To subscribe, contact Megan Hicks at megan.hicks@fda.hhs.gov for inclusion in future communications.
The CDC Foundation released their latest National Data Brief examining e-cigarette sales trends spanning January 2018 through July 2022. This comprehensive Issue 21 report provides critical insights into evolving market patterns and youth usage dynamics, offering policymakers and health professionals essential data for informed decision-making and public health strategy development.
Cancer death rates continue their downward trajectory across the United States, declining 2.3% annually among males and 1.9% among females from 2015–2019. Treatment advances drive accelerated declines for lung cancer and melanoma. However, incidence rates for several common cancers, including breast and liver, are increasing, reflecting changing risk factors and screening practices.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for Logic's menthol e-cigarette products, prohibiting their distribution in the United States. This marks the first menthol e-cigarette denial based on comprehensive scientific review. Logic failed to demonstrate that menthol variants promote smoking cessation more effectively than tobacco-flavored alternatives, failing to meet public health protection standards.
GLITEC invites Tribes and urban Indian organizations across the Bemidji Area to apply for Saving Lives Project grants. Up to $50,000 available for short-term opioid prevention and overdose reduction initiatives. Deadline: November 10, 2022, 4:30 pm CST. Applications reviewed rolling basis.
Big Tobacco has systematically exploited sacred Indigenous traditions, appropriating ceremonial tobacco practices and commercializing them for profit. Through predatory marketing featuring Native imagery, the industry targets vulnerable communities. Today, American Indians and Alaska Natives face disproportionate tobacco addiction rates, reclaiming their cultural heritage from corporate manipulation.
Lead health initiatives with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan! We're hiring a Department Director to oversee Health Education & Chronic Disease programs across multiple sites. Master's degree required, five years experience needed. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid leave. Join our mission serving twelve federally recognized tribes. Apply today!
Discover evidence-based cancer control strategies tailored for rural communities. Join our October 26 webinar featuring leading experts from the University of Iowa and CADCA's Geographic Health Equity Alliance. Learn how proven interventions are successfully implemented in clinical settings and organizations nationwide.
Attending any of these upcoming events? Have other events to share? Let us know! Email us at NNN@ITCMI.ORG to share your event information or to get on our list serve for event updates.
ACS National Navigation Roundtable Patient Navigation Sustainability Learning Collaborative (Apply by 7/15/2026) | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) | San Diego, California | Registration will open July 7, 2026 | Abstract Submissions will open on August 4 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
