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The short explanation of this alert was:
The second annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2003 Report has been released. This national report card analyzes state tobacco laws in four key areas - smokefree air, tobacco program funding, cigarette excise tax and youth access to tobacco. Massachusetts scored C grade for our youth access to tobacco, F in tobacco prevention and control spending, and an Incomplete in smokefree air. One bright spot, Massachusetts earned an A for cigarette excise tax. Massachusetts' tobacco control program needs your help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommeded a blueprint to save lives that includes a comprehensive approach in Community, Chronic Disease and School Programs, Counter-Marketing and Cessation services. It is critical that Massachusetts invest tobacco settlement dollars to prevent our children from becoming addicted to tobacco and help adult smokers kick the habit. This is a sound investment that will save lives and reduce our state's health care costs.

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