Tagged: tobacco prevention programs

10:12am

Fri August 10, 2012
Health

New York state gets failing grades for anti-smoking programs

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The American Cancer Society has given New York state a mixed report card when it comes to cancer prevention. The group says the most glaring error is the lack of investment in anti-smoking campaigns.

The American Cancer Society has issued its annual report card, rating states on how well they are doing to prevent cancer through encouraging cancer screenings, banning smoking from public places, and smoking prevention programs.

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