HHS Unveils Framework To Support, Boost Smoking Cessation

The Los Angeles Blade reported on March 8th that HHS “introduced a new 28-page Framework to Support and Accelerate Smoking Cessation on Friday, an effort to support the Biden-Harris administration’s Cancer Moonshot, which aims to cut cancer-related deaths by at least 50 percent over 25 years.” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said, “This framework focuses on advancing equity, engaging communities, and coordinating, collaborating, and integrating evidence-based approaches across every facet of our government and society.” He added, “The Biden-Harris Administration will continue these efforts…until smoking is no longer the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and the communities that remain the most vulnerable get the help they need.” For her part, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Adm. Rachel Levine, stated, “Today’s announcement marks an important milestone reaffirming our commitment to helping people who smoke to quit by working to maximize their access to and awareness of evidence-based interventions and programs.” View the full article, HHS Smoking Cessation Framework Focused on ‘Most Vulnerable’ on the Los Angeles Blade website.

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