Nearly 30 Percent Of Cancer Deaths Linked To Smoking
The report offers suggestions -- such as implementing a higher cigarette tax -- "to avert many more premature deaths."
Los Angeles Times:
You Can Blame Cigarettes For Nearly 3 In 10 Cancer Deaths In The U.S., Study Says
Cigarette smoking can be blamed for at least 167,133 cancer deaths in the U.S. in a single year, according to a new report. That’s more than the total number of people who will attend the first four games of the World Series in Cleveland and Chicago. It’s also more than the entire population of Salem, Ore. (Kaplan, 10/24)
In other news —
Capital Public Radio:
CDC Announces Changes To HPV Vaccine Dose Recommendation
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that nine to 14-year-olds need only two doses of the HPV vaccine, instead of the three doses that have traditionally been administered. Studies show that two doses within that age group is just as effective as three doses in older teens and young adults. The change may increase the number of kids who actually complete the series of shots. (Johnson, 10/24)