The impact could be deadly – NBC Chicago

Smoking rates in the U.S. have decreased due to anti-smoking campaigns and resources for quitting, but recent cuts to key groups like the Office on Smoking and Health and the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products have raised concerns about the impact on tobacco research and cessation efforts. Public health experts fear that without these resources, smoking rates may rise again, potentially leading to more preventable deaths. Additionally, successful campaigns like Tips From Former Smokers may be at risk, as well as funding for state quit lines and important tobacco research projects.

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