Missouri fails annual Tobacco Control Report; Illinois fairs much better

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Illinois fares a whole lot better than Missouri in this year's State of Tobacco Control Report.

The American Lung Association puts together this annual report.

Increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts; and
Pass comprehensive smokefree laws and policies on the statewide and local levels."
Include e-cigarettes in the Smoke Free Illinois Act;
Maintain statewide funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts;
Eliminate the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol, wintergreen & mint; and
Continue to work to support smokefree air policies/laws in all workplaces, medical facilities, college campuses, multi-unit housing, parks, playgrounds, festivals, fairs, and other outdoor facilities."

To see the full report, click here.

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