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The third annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2004 report has been released.  This national report card analyzes state tobacco control laws in four key areas—smokefree air, tobacco program funding, cigarette excise taxes and youth access to tobacco.  Massachusetts scored grades of  "B" in cigarette excise tax, "F" in tobacco prevention and control spending, and a "C" grade for youth access to tobacco.  One bright spot, Massachusetts earned an "A" in smokefree air.

Massachusetts tobacco control program needs your help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended a blueprint to saves 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.

Please take a moment to send the attached letter to Governor Romney and your state representative to support an increase in Massachusetts’ investment in comprehensive tobacco control programs.