Richmond, Va. - A national study by an anti-smoking group says Virginia continues to lag behind in the amount of money spent on anti-smoking campaigns for minors. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reports that in the last fiscal year, Virginia spent $14.5 million on anti-smoking campaigns for youths. That's less than half of what it should be spending based on … [Read more...] about Virginia No. 32 in Anti-Smoking Spending for Minors
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States Ranked On Anti-Tobacco Campaign Spending For Kids
In a new report outlining the use of tobacco state by state New Hampshire has received a failing grade. It was released jointly by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and American Lung Association. The report, entitled "A Broken Promise to Our Children" ranked states on their cost associated with … [Read more...] about States Ranked On Anti-Tobacco Campaign Spending For Kids
Mississippi is 27th for Anti-Tobacco Money
Once among the nation's leaders for anti-smoking campaigns for youth and teens, Mississippi now ranks 27th among states that spend money on tobacco prevention, a new report says. The report released Wednesday also found that tobacco companies spend $183 million a year on marketing in Mississippi, almost 23 times the state funding for tobacco prevention. State Health … [Read more...] about Mississippi is 27th for Anti-Tobacco Money
Teens Anti-Smoking Group: Reality Check
Reality Check is a proactive group of New York Teens who refuse to allow the tobacco industry to continuously manipulate teens into smoking. They expose the shady practices of the major companies that sell marlboro, newport, camel, kool, and every other brand of cigarettes that is advertised to teens. At their website they state: "It would be easier to kick the habit if … [Read more...] about Teens Anti-Smoking Group: Reality Check
Tobacco-Free Pregnancy Program in Charleston
West Virginia health officials have launched a tobacco-free pregnancy initiative meant to stomp out smoking among pregnant women. The seven-month media campaign, which was kicked off in November, includes television, radio, billboard and newspaper advertisements. The campaign is called the "Power to quit is inside you." The aim is to encourage pregnant women to call … [Read more...] about Tobacco-Free Pregnancy Program in Charleston
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