Thirdhand smoke—toxic nicotine and chemical residue clinging to skin, hair, and clothes—poses a hidden danger to smokers' families. Recent studies show children of smokers have three times higher hand nicotine levels than non-smoking children, raising concerns about long-term health risks from exposure that extends far beyond secondhand smoke.
CVS Health Foundation partners with Truth Initiative to combat tobacco use on college campuses, focusing on historically Black colleges and community colleges. The initiative addresses how tobacco companies disproportionately target minority and low-income communities. Together, they aim to double tobacco-free educational institutions nationwide, supporting 106 colleges in adopting comprehensive smoke-free policies while advancing social justice.
Most U.S. adult smokers attempting to quit use multiple methods simultaneously. Cold turkey remains popular, alongside reducing cigarette consumption and substituting with e-cigarettes. Notably, e-cigarettes are used more frequently than FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapies, though their long-term cessation effectiveness remains unproven and warrants further research.
Discover the CDC's new United States Cancer Statistics Data Visualization tool—an intuitive platform making cancer surveillance data accessible to the public and health planners. Explore interactive maps, charts, and state-specific comparisons while tracking cancer incidence and mortality trends across America.
Join us for the 10th Annual Conference on Changing Patterns of Cancer in Native Communities, September 21-24, 2017 in Niagara Falls. This unique forum unites researchers, clinicians, students, and community leaders to address cancer disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Abstract deadline: April 14, 2017. Co-hosted by Mayo Clinic and Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Women smokers under 50 face a startling reality: they're nearly 13 times more likely to suffer major heart attacks than non-smoking peers. Groundbreaking research from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals reveals smoking obliterates hormonal cardiovascular protection in young women, with risk dramatically increasing further after menopause. Even fit, healthy female smokers remain dangerously vulnerable—a preventable threat demanding immediate attention.
Thirteen years have passed since Aileen lost her battle with colorectal cancer. Her strength and positivity through treatment inspired her granddaughters toward compassionate careers. Now, her daughter-in-law Tammi honors her memory by advocating colorectal cancer screening, determined to spare others from similar loss and heartbreak.
The American Indian Cancer Foundation hosts Powwow for Hope, the nation's only cancer awareness powwow, on May 6, 2017. This sixth annual event honors cancer survivors and fighters while raising funds for cancer education and supportive services for American Indian communities. Join through fundraising teams, sponsorships, volunteering, or donations.
A new CDC study reveals that one in four middle and high school students have been exposed to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol in the past month—affecting approximately 6.5 million youths. The exposure poses serious health risks, including nicotine's potential harm to developing adolescent brains and toxic substances like heavy metals contained in e-cigarette aerosol.
The CDC has released groundbreaking results from the first large-scale federal survey examining Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health. The 2014 NHPI National Health Interview Survey reveals significant health disparities previously hidden by data combining NHPI populations with Asian populations, now available for public analysis.
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