ND: Smoking Prevention
National tobacco use data show mixed results for teens
Cigarettes may not appeal to America's youth like they did in the 1960s, but a significant number still experiment with e-cigarettes. The Centers …
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Methods Key in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on one of the leading causes of cancer death in the country…
Report: Mixed Results for ND Policies to Reduce Cancer
BISMARCK, N.D. — A new report assesses how North Dakota is doing when it comes to preventing cancer. The 17th edition of How Do You Measure Up? …
ND Top-Ranked in Protecting Kids from Tobacco Use
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota's efforts are leading the nation to keep kids away from tobacco and help those that do smoke, quit. A national …
CDC Study Shows Higher Tobacco Use among Native Americans
BISMARCK, N.D. - A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some racial and ethnic groups have much higher smoking rates than …
ND a Step Close to Raising Cigarette Tax
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota is one step closer to raising one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the nation. In an effort to curb youth smoking…
ND Tobacco Tax-Hike Petition Could Get the OK This Week
BISMARCK, N.D. - A move to raise North Dakota's cigarette taxes could be a step closer to getting onto the November ballot this week. North Dakota …
Report: North Dakota Tops Nation in Tobacco Use Prevention Programs
BISMARCK, N.D. - For the third year in a row, North Dakota ranks number one in the nation for funding programs aimed at keeping youth from smoking…
E-Cigarette Use Now Tops Regular Cigarettes for Young People
BISMARCK, N.D. - E-cigarette use among young people in North Dakota and across the U.S. is topping regular cigarettes. The Centers for Disease …
E-Cigs Under Fire with New CDC Anti-Smoking Campaign
BISMARCK, N.D. - Colon cancer, vision problems and myths about vaping - using e-cigarettes - are featured in the Center for Disease Control and …
Another Reason to Quit: Study Attributes More Deaths to Smoking
BISMARCK, N.D. - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be larger and …
North Dakota Best in Nation for Tobacco-Prevention Spending
BISMARCK, N.D. - The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has North Dakota ranked as best in the …