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February 2010 Tobacco Control in the News

Florida Smoker NOT Getting All She Had Hoped For

A Florida smoker was previously awarded money in a law suit against tobacco company Philip Morris USA. Her reward, however, was slashed by almost ten percent by a judge claiming the jury’s conclusion was based on emotion rather than evidence. Read more.

Cessation Causing Healthier Hearts for HIV Patients

Cessation in HIV positive patients has proved to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and the chance of a heart attack. Tests were conducted with non-smokers, smokers who had quit, and current smokers. These results were consistent with the results of cessation in non-HIV patients. Read more.

Underserved Populations Need Research and Treatment Too

Research shows that one of the reasons smoking rates have remained stagnant is because smokers from underserved groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and those with psychiatric disorders, have not been adequately targeted by research and treatment. Click here.

Is the System Underperforming on Tobacco Cessation?

Excellent piece in The Huffington Post on the health care system’s failure to adequately tap the tobacco cessation resources that have been scientifically proven to be effective. Click here.

Two-thirds of U.S. Support $1 Tobacco Tax Hike

A new poll shows that 67 percent of American voters favor a $1 increase in their state’s cigarette tax. The poll also found that voters far prefer higher tobacco taxes to other options, such as other tax increases or budget cuts, for addressing state budget deficits. Click here.

Guam’s Tobacco Tax Victory

Last month Guam became the first U.S. tobacco tax victory of 2010, increasing its tax from $1.00 to $3.00 per pack. Approximately 88% of the revenue will fund tobacco control and public health programs in Guam. Click here.

Third-Hand Smoke – The Other Cancer Threat

A new study shows that residue of nicotine on surfaces such as carpets, upholstery and even clothing can react with chemicals in the air to form harmful carcinogens. Click here.

HHS Secretary and CDC Director Discuss New Recovery Act Community Prevention and Wellness Groups

Today, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas Frieden in announcing the release of $119 million in new grants to states and territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease smoking. Click here.

A Smoke-Free World?

Only 5.4% of the world’s population was covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws in 2008, up from 3.1% in 2007, WHO reported today in its second report on the global tobacco epidemic. Click here.

State Preemption of Local Smoke-Free Laws in Government Work Sites, Private Work Sites, Restaurants

As of December 31, 2009, a total of 12 states had preemptive provisions in place for at least one of three settings, an improvement from 19 states reported to have preemption in place as of December 31, 2004, according to a CDC study released today. Click here.

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