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Press Releases

2012

• August 9, 2012: Gradual drop in youth tobacco use continues, but significant problem areas remain
• August 2, 2012: Drop in cigarette consumption offset by increases in other forms of smoked tobacco
• April 2, 2012: Calls to quitline hit record high after CDC national tobacco ad campaign launch
• March 15, 2012: CDC ad campaign reveals harsh reality of smoking-related diseases

2011

• November 10, 2011: New study shows smokers underutilize proven treatment and services for quitting
• September 15, 2011: Lung cancer rates decline nationwide
• September 06, 2011: Smokers are smoking less
• May 26, 2011: Report Finds Global Smokers Consider Quitting due to Graphic Health Warnings on Packages
• May 19, 2011: CDC Identifies 10 Public Health Achievements of First Decade of 21st Century
• April 21, 2011: Half of All States Have Smoke-Free Worksites, Restaurants and Bars
• February 28, 2011: Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Heart Defects in Infants

2010

• December 9, 2010: Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Causes Immediate Damage, Says New Surgeon General's Report
• November 18, 2010: 1 in 4 of the Largest U.S. Airports Still Allows Smoking Indoors
• November 4, 2010: CDC Releases Data on Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Smokers
• September 7, 2010: Decline in US Adult Smoking Rate Stalled
• August 5, 2010: New CDC Report Describes Multi—Product Tobacco Users
• July 8, 2010:Little Progress Being Made in Reducing Smoking Among High School Students
• June 1, 2010: CDC Finds Higher Levels of Cancer Causing Chemicals from U.S. Brand Cigarettes
• May 27, 2010: CDC: Global Tobacco Marketing is Reaching Young Women
• April 23, 2010: New CDC Report Says Increased Efforts, High—Impact Strategies Needed to Reduce Smoking and Save Lives

2009

• November 12, 2009: U.S. Adult Smoking Rates Remain Stalled

2008

• December 31, 2008: Smoke-free Policy Leads to Dramatic, Sustained Drop in Heart Attack Hospitalizations in Pueblo, Colorado
• November 25, 2008: Annual Report to the Nation Finds Declines in Cancer Incidence and Death Rates; Special Feature Reveals Wide Variations in Lung Cancer Trends across States
• November 13, 2008: Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates: Smoking in the United States Causes 443,000 Deaths Annually and Costs $193 Billion As Nation Observes Great American Smokeout
• August 8, 2008: Reductions in Smoking Show Promise for Reducing Home Fire Deaths
• May 22, 2008: CDC Reports More U.S. Nonsmokers Are Protected by Smoke-Free Laws: Good News as World Celebrates "World No Tobacco Day 2008"
• April 7, 2008: Smoking Early In Pregnancy Raises Risks Of Heart Defects In Newborns
• January 30, 2008: New Study Shows Tobacco Control Programs Cut Adult Smoking Rates

2006

• October 26, 2006: Decline in Adult Smoking Rates Stall; Millions of Nonsmoking Americans Remain Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

2005

• November 10, 2005: Lower Adult Smoking Rates with More Adults Quitting; Levels Still Below Nation's Goal for 2010
• June 30, 2005: Smoking Deaths Cost Nation $92 Billion in Lost Productivity Annually
• May 26, 2005: The Percentage of U.S. Adults Who Smoke Continues to Decline—World No Tobacco Day is May 31
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Media Statements

2011

• July 7, 2011: Statement by Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2011

2010

• November 10, 2010: Statement by Tim McAfee, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Office on Smoking and Health, CDC—Half of States are Protected from Secondhand Smoke: South Dakota Goes Smoke-Free in all Workplaces, Restaurants, and Bars
• November 9, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by the Russian Federation
• October 27, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Vietnam
• October 19, 2010: Statement Regarding Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by India
• September 27, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Ukraine
• September 23, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Poland
• August 18, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by China
• July 19, 2010: Statement Regarding Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Turkey
• June 22, 2010: Statement by CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., on the First Anniversary of the Tobacco Control Act
• May 31, 2010: Statement Regarding Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Mexico
• April 30, 2010: Statement by Dana Shelton, MPH, Acting Director, Office on Smoking & Health, CDC Regarding the 20th Anniversary of California's Tobacco Control Program
• April 30, 2010: States Make Progress in Implementing Proven Interventions to Address Tobacco Use Epidemic
• March 31, 2010: Statement Regarding Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Brazil
• March 18, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by the Philippines
• February 9, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Uruguay
• January 28, 2010: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Egypt

2009

• December 23, 2009: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Bangladesh
• December 30, 2009: North Carolina Goes Smoke-Free
• November 9, 2009: Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Thailand
• October 30, 2009: Pennsylvania 15th State Excise Tax
• October 15, 2009: Statement by Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding Institute of Medicine Report on Secondhand-Smoke Exposure and Heart Disease
• October 1, 2009: Montana Goes Smoke-free
• October 1, 2009: Connecticut Becomes Second Highest Cigarette Tax in U.S.

2008

• November 07, 2008: Statement from CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding on The Death of AMA Past President and Former Director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health
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Media Advisories

• March 13, 2012: Tips from Former Smokers Campaign Launch
• November 10, 2011: CDC Telebriefing: Quitting Smoking Among Adults—United States, 2001–2010
• September 6, 2011: Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years—United States, 2005–2010
• December 8, 2010: U.S. Surgeon General to Release New Report How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
• September 7, 2010: CDC Press Conference on Vital Signs Report: Adult Smoking Prevalence and Secondhand Smoke
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Media Transcripts

• September 6, 2011: Vital Signs: Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Aged ≥ 18 years—United States, 2005–2010
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• September 7, 2010: CDC Vital Signs: Adult Smoking Prevalence and Secondhand Smoke Exposure
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