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Coalition urges Congress to boost CDC tobacco prevention funding

The ADA joined a coalition urging Congress to provide $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC.

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A coalition of health organizations, led by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, has urged Congress to allocate $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC. The letter highlights the critical role of the CDC in mitigating tobacco-related diseases, which cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and incur $241 billion in healthcare costs. The coalition emphasizes the need for increased funding to enhance public education, support state tobacco initiatives, and expand quitline services to combat youth nicotine addiction and reduce tobacco's impact on health.

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Coalition urges Congress to boost CDC tobacco prevention funding

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • March 19, 2026

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