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The annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2005 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.  Rhode Island scored grades of  an "A" in cigarette excise tax, an "F" in tobacco prevention and control spending, and a "B" grade for our youth access to tobacco (down from "A" last year). One bright spot, Rhode Island earned an "A" in smokefree air.

Rhode Island’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 Rhode Island 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 legislators and the Governor to support an increase in Rhode Island’s investment in comprehensive tobacco control programs.