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Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How the Tri-State ranks according to State of Tobacco Control report
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- On Wednesday, the American Lung Association released their 23rd annual State of Tobacco Control report. Divorce process could be changed in Indiana House Bill 1684 The report grades states in five areas- including funding for state tobacco prevention programs, state tobacco taxes, smoke free workplace laws, coverage of and access to quit tobacco treatment and ending the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Lung Association assigns a letter grade to each category ranging from A to F. Here is a breakdown of how the Tri-State Ranked according to the report: Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding: F Smokefree Air: C Tobacco Taxes: F Access to Cessation Services: C Flavored Tobacco Products: F Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding: F Smokefree Air: F Tobacco Taxes: F Access to Cessation Services: C Flavored Tobacco Products: F Illinois Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding: F Smokefree Air: A Tobacco Taxes: C Access to Cessation Services: A Flavored Tobacco Products: F To learn more about the American Lung Association and the State of Tobacco Control report, visit the links for Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
American Lung Association calls for action, IL grades remain mostly the same since 2020
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Illinois, but the American Lung Association (ALA) said there are some direct actions that officials across the state can take. The ALA released their annual State of Tobacco Control report that grades federal and state policies with a goal to reduce tobacco use and save lives. As part of the report, the ALA calls for three specific actions to be taken by elected officials in Illinois to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke: CUPHD warns of fraudulent public health official in Champaign Co. Increase funding for state tobacco control programs Allocate all Juul settlement funds to tobacco prevention Ensure tax parity between other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigarettes While Illinois has made progress in reducing tobacco use overall, the ALA said there is still work to be done in increasing funding for prevention. One area the state did the worst in was 'Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding.' Illinois received an F grade, largely because they are at less than 10% of CDC recommended funding levels. Overall Grade F FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $10,250,000 FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $2,241,976* FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $12,491,976 CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $136,700,000 Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 9.1% State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $964,900,000 The state also received an F grade for 'Flavored Tobacco Products.' At this time, Illinois does not have any state law or regulations on flavored tobacco products. Illinois also earned a subpar grade in the 'Tobacco Taxes' category. Illinois was given a C for it's tobacco taxes, but it was above the middle of the pack. 36 states received either a D or an F. Central IL areas receiving Regional Site Readiness Program grants Overall Grade C Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: $2.98 Tax on little cigars: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No Tax on large cigars: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Tax on smokeless tobacco: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Tax on E-Cigarettes: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Illinois did, however, receive two A grades. One was in the category of 'Smokefree Air,' the other was in the category of 'Access to Cessation Services.' According to the ALA, Illinois provides comprehensive coverage for all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling to Medicaid enrollees with minimal barriers. Overall Grade A State Medicaid Program: Medications: All 7 medications are covered Counseling: All 3 forms of counseling are covered Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care Medicaid Expansion: Yes State Employee Health Plan(s): Medications: Most medications are covered Counseling: Some counseling is covered Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care State Quitline: Investment Per Smoker: $5.01; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 Other Cessation Provisions: Private Insurance Mandate: Yes Tobacco Surcharge: No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges Illinois received an A in 'Smokefree Air.' 2024 in review: Champaign Co. Sheriff responds to less shootings, more crashes Overall Grade A Government Workplaces: Prohibited Private Workplaces: Prohibited Schools: Prohibited Childcare Facilities: Prohibited Restaurants: Prohibited Bars: Prohibited Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited Retail Stores: Prohibited E-Cigarettes Included: Yes Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No The historical data shows that Illinois has not improved in any of the categories since 2020, except for a slight improvement from a B to an A, in access to cessation services from 2023 to 2024. Otherwise, grades in the other four categories have remained the same for the last five years. For more information about the ALA's findings in Illinois, visit their website. You can also compare Illinois' results to other states here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
