Tobacco age restrictions may not be working, new research shows
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier ...
Ohio urged to hike cigarette tax to curb tobacco use
The association emphasized that raising taxes is one of the most effective strategies to decrease tobacco consumption.
Tobacco Use Report gives region failing grades
The report looks at five different factors, and in at least four, all three states in our region received failing grades.
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‘State of Tobacco’ report: State, federal lawmakers must adopt policies to save lives
A new report from the American Lung Association has identified Pennsylvania as one of the worst states at preventing and ...
Report on tobacco control says Georgia ‘lags behind’ US in preventing deaths, illness
The American Lung Association’s annual report on the “State of Tobacco Control” said Georgia is among the lowest states when ...
Lawmakers failing Arkansans on tobacco control, report claims
According to the American Lung Association, Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Arkansas.
New tobacco tax, regulations boost Maryland’s standing with American Lung Association
Maryland was dubbed “most improved” in a new report grading state polices to combat tobacco use among residents, due in part ...
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Virginia receives failing grades for efforts to prevent, reduce tobacco use
A new report from the American Lung Association gives Virginia failing grades in four of five areas proven to reduce tobacco ...
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Tobacco Use Report gives region failing grades
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The latest State of Tobacco Control Report from the American Lung Association is giving us an idea of how each state in our region is doing when it comes to eliminating ...