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The annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control 2007 report has been released.  This national report card analyzes state tobacco control laws in four key areas—smokefree air, tobacco control program funding, cigarette  taxes and youth access to tobacco. Ohio scored grades of "C" in tobacco prevention and control spending, "A" in smokefree air, "C" in cigarette tax, and an "F" for youth access to tobacco.

Ohio has made positive strides in tobacco policy this past legislative session and we need to keep the momentum going. The evidence that these programs work is clear: what Ohio needs is continued political will. Three reports were issued last year, all of which recognized the need for Ohio to fully fund a tobacco prevention and control program. In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs, 2007, affirming that investments in tobacco prevention programs save lives and money. Also in 2007, the prestigious Institute of Medicine and the Presidents Cancer Panel both issued independent reports which concluded that tobacco prevention and cessation programs are effective and essential components of a national strategy to reduce tobacco use.

Sign the petition supporting continued tobacco prevention and control efforts in Ohio.