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 Message from the President
Dear Colleagues:
We are less than one month away from a few very important and historic events in tobacco control and public health. As you know, we will recognize November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month bringing attention to the nation's number-one cancer killer.
New Report Shows Proof of Tobacco's Early Role in Hollywood Movies
A new report in Tobacco Control reveals a collaboration lasting almost 25 years between cigarette companies and motion picture studios during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood (1927-1951).
Local Bowling Centers Show Smokers How to
Become an EX®
Throughout the month of October, several states across the country worked with local bowling alleys to show smokers how to quit smoking as part of EX®, the national public health campaign created by an alliance of national organizations and state health agencies.
Hearing on the Role of Social Sciences in Public Health Committee on Science and Technology U.S. House of Representatives
Statement from David B. Abrams, PhD
There is strong evidence that half of all preventable deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to behavioral factors such as smoking, poor diet, overeating, and physical inactivity. In addition, behavioral and social factors contribute to the staggering costs of preventable morbidity and mortality.
Grantee Profiles
We are proud to launch Grantee Stories – a new online series that highlights a broad range of promising tobacco control programs implemented by organizations with Legacy grant support.
Legacy's Fifth Dissemination Report on the Theme of Sustainability is Now Available
The American Legacy Foundation (Legacy) recently released a new dissemination publication entitled "Sustainability Beyond Dollars: Organizations Achieving Long-Term Success in Community Based Tobacco Control."
Legacy Board Member Honored
The Foundation for History of Women in Medicine announced that the Vice Chair of Legacy's Board of Directors, Dr. Ellen R. Gritz, is the recipient of the 2008 Alma Dea Morani M.D. Renaissance Woman Award for her leadership in cancer prevention and control research as well as dedication to culture and community service.
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Understanding Tobacco Use in Urban African-American Young Adults
Several efforts are underway to look at the national prevalence of little cigars and cigarillos.
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ABC Daytime Stars Help Smokers Learn How to
Become An Ex®
Two ABC soap stars are supporting efforts to help America's smokers quit.
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Community News
The American Legacy Foundation is proud to be part of a field of experts in tobacco control and to share recent announcements from other organizations in the public health field.
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