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A federal panel offers a national action plan based on a review of scientific evidence
Jump to full article: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2004-04-23
Author: comparison, in 2001, the six largest tobacco companies spent
Intro: At least 10 percent of U.S. smokers would quit and 3 million premature deaths would be prevented if 10 policy changes were instituted nationwide.
So says a federally appointed panel that culled available scientific evidence on tobacco addiction and how to curb it. The panel's report, "A National Action Plan for Tobacco Cessation," includes six recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, and four recommendations to achieve the end through public-private partnerships. . . .
These recommendations, which the panel suggests should go into effect by fiscal year 2005, would cost more than $5 billion each year. Funding would come from the $2-per-pack tax. Half of the estimated $28 billion in annual revenue generated by the tax will be earmarked for programs that help people to quit smoking or prevent them from starting.
By comparison, in 2001, the six largest tobacco companies spent $11.2 billion on advertising and promotions. (See details.)
The panel, established by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, was a subcommittee of the department's Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health (ICSH). It was led by Michael C. Fiore, M.D., M.P.H.
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