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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia received ‘F’ grades in all but one category in the American Lung Association’s just-released State of Tobacco Control report. The American Lung Association released the results Wednesday for its 22nd annual report. The association said the report “evaluates states and the federal government’s actions to eliminate the nation’s leading […]

The American Lung Association (ALA) released Louisiana's report card on tobacco prevention and control as part...

Virginia receives failing grade on State of Tobacco Control report (Source: KSLA News 12) By Caitlin Piemme | January 27, 2021 at 6:49 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 9:51 PM HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — The State of Tobacco Control report shows Virginia received a failing grade in all categories, including tobacco prevention and control program funding, tobacco taxes, smoke-free air, access to cessation services and flavored tobacco products. The report looks at the state’s efforts to r...

Pa. receives bad grades for tobacco prevention, especially among kids Updated Jan 27, 2021; Posted Jan 27, 2021 FILE - A new report from the American Lung Association says 17.3 percent of Pennsylvania residents smoke.AP Photo/Patrick Sison Facebook Share Pennsylvania received all Ds and Fs in the latest national report card from the American Lung Association, which grades states on their efforts to reduce tobacco use. Pennsylvania received an F, for example, for having no ban on flavored toba...