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The  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.  New York State scored grades of  "B" in cigarette excise tax, "F" in tobacco prevention and control spending, "A" in smokefree air and an "A" for our youth access to tobacco.

New York State’s tobacco control program needs your help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended 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 New York State 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 urge Governor Pataki and your state legislators to support an increase in New York State’s investment in comprehensive tobacco control programs.