FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Statement attributable to:
Michael Munger, MD
President
American Academy of Family Physicians
“The American Academy of Family Physicians applauds the FDA’s decision to gather information on how to best implement a regulation that would reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes.
“This is an important step toward cutting the addictive power of cigarettes and holds the potential for helping smokers quit. With such information from stakeholders in hand, the FDA can move forward with a proposed rule that will limit the amount of nicotine in cigarettes, a move that can make a huge difference in Americans’ health.
“Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and illness in our nation. Every day, family physicians see the devastating impact that smoking has on our patients. We welcome the FDA’s commitment to reducing the number of Americans who smoke, thereby improving their health.”
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview with Dr. Munger, contact Leslie Champlin, 800-274-2237, Ext. 6252, lchampli@aafp.org.
About the American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians, representing 128,300 physicians and medical students. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on impactful care for people of all ages, races and genders across all medical conditions. The AAFP supports every stage of a family physician's career and provides evidence-based resources, advocacy and community to empower family medicine. To learn more, visit aafp.org. For information about health care, medical conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s patient education website, familydoctor.org.