The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control 2016 report has given NY an “F” when it comes to funding tobacco control programs and another “F” for not enough smoking cessation services.
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“Here in Arizona, we get an “A” for smoke-free air, because we have done a really good job here at protecting people in their workplaces, at parks and at recreational facilities from second-hand smoke”, she said.
The American Lung Association is also working to place a $2 tax on all tobacco products on the November ballot. Iowa’s current tax on cigarettes is $1.36 per pack. The report also finds Texas is not alone, as most states and the federal government earned poor grades, and the high level of youth use of tobacco products other than cigarettes threatens to undermine the United States’ overall progress in the fight against tobacco-caused death and disease.
In 2008, the Iowa Department of Health’s Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control had a budget of $12.29 million.In fiscal year 2015, the division’s budget was just over $5.5 million. The grade of “I” for Incomplete for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products is assigned because the final rule is expected at any time.
Tobacco-related deaths are the most preventable cause of death in California.
Sandquist is also calling for an increase of the tax placed on tobacco products.
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“No one should have to face the harmful effects of secondhand smoke to earn a paycheck”, Wimmer said. This year, El Cerrito, Daly City, Mill Valley, Berkeley, Dublin, Marin County, Richmond, San Rafael and Santa Clara County were recognized for leading the state in creating smoke-free residences, making efforts to reduce smoke outdoors, and for reducing sales of tobacco products. “It’s going to take stronger tobacco policies to save lives and prevent another generation of youth from becoming addicted to tobacco”.
