Tobacco Prevention Program Funding
The American Lung Association strongly supports funding state tobacco prevention programs at levels recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Investing in these programs over the long term will prevent thousands of illnesses and deaths from tobacco use, and save billions of dollars in medical expenses.
However, only one state – North Dakota – is funding its state tobacco control program at the level recommended by CDC in fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 for most states). And unfortunately, these vital programs are facing significant cuts in many states in 2010.
