Tobacco Control Has Saved Nearly 4 Millions Lives, Study Estimates

Study: Tobacco Control Has Saved Nearly 4 Million Lives

More than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted due to substantial reductions in smoking, gaining a little more than 76 million years of extra life among Americans, researchers say in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

Tobacco Control Has Saved Nearly 4 Millions Lives, Study Estimates

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Tobacco Control Helps Avert Millions of Lung Cancer Deaths

A stronger commitment to tobacco control at the local, state, and federal levels may further improve progress in preventing smoking-related mortality.

From April 1, tobacco products will only be sold in plain packaging. According to the Tobacco Control Alliance, all brands are required by law to use uniform, standard color packaging. According to representatives of the alliance, only the name of the brand and subspecies will be indicated on the packaging, accompanied by a medical warning and other necessary information. Giorgi Bakhturidze, Chairman of the “Tobacco Control Alliance”, spoke on E…

Nearly 4 million lung cancer deaths averted and 76 million years of life gained due to tobacco control in US - Tech and Science Post

New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little more than 76 million years of life were gained in the United States during the period 1970–2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. “The substantial estimated numbers of averted lung cancer deaths a…

ACS Study Finds Nearly Four Million Pre-Mature Lung Cancer Deaths in U.S. Averted and 76 Million Years of Lives Gained Due to Tobacco Control

New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little over 76 million years of life gained in the United States during 1970-2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.