The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the cause of the infectious disease known as COVID-19) and its variances in the United States in early 2020 evoked major public health concerns. It also led to shifts in people¡¯s health behaviors including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and marijuana use.
At the same time, stay-at-home orders and fear of contracting COVID-19 led to reduced utilization of preventive services such as cancer screening and HPV vaccination during the pandemic.
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The American Cancer Society (ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½) Tobacco Control Research (TCR) team monitored changes in health behaviors, including smoking and cancer screening, during the pandemic.