Poll: State Earns 'F' for Effort to Curb Smoking
The American Lung Association says Massachusetts isn't doing enough to offer counseling for residents looking to stop smoking.
Is the state doing enough to cut back on the number of residents that smoke?
Vanessa Canner
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The American Lung Association recently released the results of a study that compared states' efforts to cut down the number of residents that smoke. Massachusetts received an "F" rating for both prevention and creating programs that help smokers quit.
According to the study, Massachusetts spent only 11 percent of the $90 million in funding recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In fiscal year 2012, Massachusetts reportedly spent $4,150,703 in state funding and $5,751,110 in federal funding on tobacco control programs — a total of $9,901,813.
So Medfield, we want to know ...
Today's question: Do you think the state should be doing more to prevent residents from starting to smoke and to help them quit? Answer our poll question and share any additional comments in our comments section.
