Why CDC cuts are being called ‘the greatest gift to tobacco industry in the last half-century’
April 17, 2025 by statnews.com
Why CDC cuts are being called ‘the greatest gift to tobacco industry in the last half-century’
Terrie Hall, a former smoker, appeared in anti-smoking ads despite battling cancer. The campaign, run by the CDC, helped millions quit smoking. Following recent closures at the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), funded by the CDC, concerns arise about the future of tobacco control efforts. Former employees fear a setback in progress, potentially leading to increased smoking rates. With the shutdown of OSH and changes at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, monitoring of tobacco trends and regulations is at risk. The move coincides with a positive climate for the tobacco industry, raising worries about public health consequences amidst reduced federal support for anti-smoking initiatives.
