New Tobacco Report Warns of 2026 Health Dangers

LifeBridge offers natural lung support for recovering smokers amid shifts in federal tobacco policy.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:58pm

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A new report from the American Lung Association is sounding the alarm on potential negative shifts in federal tobacco prevention efforts heading into 2026. The report states that tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease, claiming over 490,000 lives annually. LifeBridge, a nutraceutical company, is offering a natural lung support supplement called iQair for Smokers to help those looking to repair past damage and regain respiratory health as they quit smoking.

Why it matters

The report highlights that recent changes to long-established tobacco prevention efforts could open the doors to more smoking-related health issues in the coming years. As federal policies shift, businesses and individuals will need to step up to support those trying to quit smoking and address the ongoing public health crisis.

The details

The American Lung Association's 24th annual "State of Tobacco Control" report contained warnings about the potential impact of new federal policy shifts on tobacco prevention efforts. ALA President and CEO Harold Wimmer stated that these policy decisions "directly affect whether people can access quitline counseling, whether states can run prevention programs that help communities, and whether kids are protected from the next generation of tobacco products." In response, LifeBridge developed iQair for Smokers, a natural lung support supplement featuring Vitamin D3, Cordyceps extract, and Boswellia serrata extract to strengthen respiratory health and immunity for those looking to quit smoking.

  • The American Lung Association published its 24th annual "State of Tobacco Control" report in late January 2026.
  • Smoking rates among U.S. adults dropped to 11.6% in 2022, according to the CDC.

The players

American Lung Association

A non-profit organization focused on lung health and disease prevention, including tobacco control efforts.

Harold Wimmer

President and CEO of the American Lung Association.

LifeBridge

A Slovak nutraceutical company that was founded in 2018 to focus on the distribution of food supplements in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

Ladislav Čižmárik

Owner, CEO, and co-founder of LifeBridge.

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What they’re saying

“These decisions are not abstract—they directly affect whether people can access quitline counseling, whether states can run prevention programs that help communities, and whether kids are protected from the next generation of tobacco products.”

— Harold Wimmer, President and CEO, American Lung Association

“We are aware of the damage that smoking causes. It's time for businesses to step up and offer solutions that can support people as they attempt to regain their health and freedom.”

— Ladislav Čižmárik, Owner, CEO, and co-founder, LifeBridge

What’s next

The American Lung Association is urging states and individuals to step up and help address the ongoing tobacco epidemic in the face of potential federal policy shifts.

The takeaway

As federal tobacco prevention efforts face potential setbacks, businesses and individuals will need to take a more active role in supporting those trying to quit smoking and addressing the long-term health consequences of tobacco use.