The New York Times Article - Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs
Monday, May 19, 2025
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
A recently published article in The New York Times discussed recent budget cuts by the Trump administration. These reductions affect key federal health programs focused on tobacco control, including the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products and the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health. Public health experts are raising concerns that these funding cuts may undermine tobacco regulation efforts and increase nicotine addiction, particularly among young people. Critics warn that this could lead to a rise in tobacco-related illnesses and deaths over time.
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