American Lung Association Releases State of Tobacco Control Report

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Every year, the American Lung Association grades states in fields related to reducing the negative impact of tobacco use. States are graded on Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding, Smokefree Air, Tobacco Taxes, Access to Cessation Services, and Tobacco 21. This year, New York State received the following grades: Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding: FSmokefree Air: Read More »

Onondaga County Lawmakers Approve T21 Proposal

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Onondaga County legislators voted 11-5 in favor of a proposal to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21. The bill will now go to public hearing. Tobacco 21 legislation is aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco products. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, and data shows that the Read More »