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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—smoke free air, tobacco program funding, cigarette excise taxes and youth access to tobacco.  Missouri scored grades of  "F" in smoke free air, "F" in tobacco prevention and control spending, a "B" in youth access to tobacco, and an "F" grade for its cigarette excise tax.

Missouri’s 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 Missouri 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 your Senators, Representatives and the Governor to support an increase in Missouri’s investment in comprehensive tobacco control programs.