As of December 10, 2019, CDC reported 2,409 hospitalized EVALI cases across all states and territories, with 52 confirmed deaths in 26 states. The median age of patients was 24 years, while deceased patients averaged 52 years old. Despite declining cases, states continue reporting new hospitalizations weekly.
Native Americans face the highest cigarette smoking rates nationwide, leading to elevated risks of heart disease and lung cancer. While e-cigarettes offered promise as alternatives, recent deaths and injuries have prompted CDC warnings. Experts discuss smoking cessation strategies and tribal tobacco control initiatives on this vital health conversation.
The Superior Health Foundation has granted funding to support the Anishinaabe E-cigarette and JUUL Health Education Project in the Hannahville Indian Community. The initiative will implement the Catch My Breath curriculum to educate students, parents, and teachers about the serious health risks of vaping, particularly among young people whose brain development is vulnerable to nicotine's addictive effects.
The George Washington University Cancer Center launches the Advancing Patient-Centered Cancer Survivorship Care Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help healthcare providers deliver better post-treatment support. This adaptable toolkit includes workshop guides, implementation tools, and patient resources developed with community input to improve survivorship care quality nationwide.
Discover the true cost of smoke damage in rental units. This comprehensive guide from Kennedy Restoration and the Tobacco Education Clearinghouse provides essential information and an interactive calculator comparing turnover expenses between smoking and non-smoking housing units. Learn how to maximize your property investment.
The 2018 National Health Interview Survey reveals significant tobacco trends among U.S. adults: 49 million currently use any tobacco product, while cigarette smoking hits an all-time low of 13.7%. The CDC emphasizes evidence-based strategies—including price increases, anti-tobacco campaigns, smoke-free laws, and accessible cessation support—to further reduce tobacco-related mortality and disease nationwide.
The North American Quitline Consortium is expanding its team this fall with two exciting half-time positions: Manager of Research and Evaluation, and Program Manager. These roles offer meaningful opportunities to advance smoking cessation efforts across North America. If you're passionate about public health and organizational excellence, we encourage you to apply or share these opportunities within your network.
Wrangell High School cheerleaders joined SEARHC Health Educator Tammi Meissner to celebrate the Great American Smokeout by collecting cigarette butts downtown. The group collected 13.4 pounds of butts on November 5th, raising awareness about tobacco's harmful effects during this nationally recognized health initiative.
A 2019 CDC study reveals alarming e-cigarette adoption among U.S. youth: 27.5% of high school students and 10.5% of middle schoolers reported current use. Approximately 1.6 million students used e-cigarettes frequently, with 970,000 using them daily, highlighting urgent need for evidence-based prevention strategies.
As of October 29, 2019, the CDC reported 1,888 confirmed and probable lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette and vaping product use across 49 states. Tragically, 37 deaths have been confirmed in 24 states and Washington, D.C., marking a serious public health crisis requiring immediate attention and investigation.
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