Lung Cancer Incidence Rates Generally Declined From 2007 to 2016
Smallest decline seen among women living in nonmetropolitan counties -- from 61 to 58 per 100,000
CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Tops 2,000
Cases have been reported in every state except Alaska; nine fatalities across 24 states, D.C.
Number of Potentially Excess Deaths Up in Nonmetropolitan Counties
Percentage of potentially excess deaths from five leading causes higher for nonmetropolitan counties
San Francisco Vaping Ban Upheld by Voters
Tuesday's vote makes San Francisco the first major U.S. city to ban all e-cigarette sales
Many Adult Health Problems Due to Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences significantly linked to poorer health outcomes, health risk behaviors
Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes
In fit men, mortality lower in smokers with lung cancer, lung cancer risk lower in former smokers
Medical Practices Burdened by Regulatory Requirements
Vast majority of survey respondents believe regulatory burden is increasing
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Preteens, Teens
Most current exclusive e-cig users used flavored e-cigarettes, most often fruit, menthol/mint, candy
Dr. Stephen Hahn Nominated to Head FDA
Hahn is chief medical executive of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
Seriously Ill Medicare Beneficiaries Face Financial Hardship
Majority of respondents rely on help from family and friends, at considerable cost
