Global Action to End Smoking (GA)

Every quit attempt matters. Whether it’s your first try or your tenth, support is available. Today on No Smoking Day in the UK, take the first step. Quitting combustible tobacco reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and lung conditions. A healthier future starts now. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2UXcYNn

The latest CDC report shows likely public health benefit of tobacco harm reduction, says Jeff Willett, our new VP of Strategic Engagement. Read more here: https://ow.ly/MW7R50VeZ0t

Happy International Women’s Day! Data show that women smoke at a lower rate than men globally, but smoking cessation during pregnancy remains a key public health concern. The UK's @NHSuk has great resources on all the ways pregnant individuals can quit https://lnkd.in/eYKAqKKc

Global Action welcomes Jeffrey Willett, formerly of American Heart Association as our new VP of Strategic Engagement. Welcome, Jeff! https://lnkd.in/e3eEcgdx

This Women's History Month, Global Action is proud to highlight the women spearheading a comprehensive approach to smoking cessation. Nataliia Toropova, head of our grantee Healthy Initiatives, is one woman doing such work. Learn more: https://hi-ua.org/en/

Between 1980 and 2018, menthol cigarettes contributed to 157,000 premature deaths of Black Americans. Global Action supports a ban on menthol cigarettes with a robust offramp to work toward eliminating health disparities. https://lnkd.in/g_2TQXKU

Global Action is proud of one of its newest grantees, Studio of the Americas. It's first project, Smoke Alarm, highlights commercial tobacco’s impact on native communities. Learn more about SOTA here: https://lnkd.in/e9X2mQgV

GA welcomes grant applications in response to its four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to aspects of smoking cessation, tobacco harm reduction, and addressing misinformation about nicotine and reduced risk tobacco products. The organization is particularly interested in projects focusing on marginalized populations and/or in low- and middle-income countries. Potential applicants are encouraged to carefully read the information in the specific RFPs and on the webpage for details. The next deadlines to submit are March 3 and June 6. The link below provides information for all four RFPs as well as general information, guidelines, and submission instructions for GA grant applications. https://lnkd.in/ejP_T3pc

In 2022, approximately 60,000 people in Guyana (53,800 males and 6,600 females aged 15+) used tobacco. Tobacco use accounted for 61.5% of all lung cancer deaths. Learn more about Guyana's state of smoking here https://lnkd.in/epMn9kTQ

During Cancer Prevention Week in the UK, GA highlights one of the best ways you and your loved ones can lower your risks of developing cancer is to avoid smoking. Learn more about all the ways you can quit here: https://lnkd.in/e2UXcYNn