Lung Cancer

Experts Say W.Va. Must Spend More On Tobacco Prevention

West Virginia invests less than one percent of its earnings from tobacco settlement money in prevention and cessation programs yet a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia.

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Spending On Smoking Prevention Lags And Holiday Meals On Wheels, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia. And, many seniors in the state experience food insecurity, especially during the holidays. Meals on Wheels serves seniors who are unable to leave their homes to get meals.

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Senate Health Committee Focuses On Tobacco Cessation and Lung Health

A bill prohibiting smoking in a vehicle when a minor is present passed the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources on Tuesday.

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W.Va. Ranks Poorly In National Lung Cancer Report

Lung cancer and smoking rates in the state lag behind the rest of the country and aren’t showing any signs of improvement, according to a new report.

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