Articles tagged as: tobacco
January 24, 2024
Indiana earns failing grades in some tobacco prevention and cessation policies, new report suggests
Indiana scored failing grades in most categories included in the State of Tobacco report 2024 by the American Lung Association.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2020
Advocates Push For Youth Tobacco Laws At Statehouse
More than 100 advocates gathered in support of stricter tobacco laws at the Statehouse Tuesday.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Indiana Lawmakers Backing Tougher Tobacco Sales Penalties
Tougher penalties for Indiana stores caught selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21 are on their way to becoming law.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2019
Tobacco Cessation Program Launches Aug. 1
Indiana has one of the highest smoking rates in the country -- 1 in 5 Hoosiers smoke cigarettes, according to Centers for Disease Control data.
Read MoreMay 10, 2019
Young Visits Indiana To Speak On 'Tobacco To 21' Bill
A similar state bill to increase the smoking age failed this year at the Statehouse.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018
Indiana Ranks 29th In Smoking Prevention Efforts By National Report
A new report finds Indiana spends just over 10 percent of the CDC's recommended amount on cessation and prevention programs.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2018
New Reports Calculate Lives Lost To Tobacco, Opioids
Indiana's smoking rate is among the highest in the nation. More than 21 percent of Hoosiers smoke, and that rate has remained stagnant in recent years.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018
Debate Continues Over Legislation To Reduce Indiana Smoking Rates
Indiana lawmakers continue a years-long debate over anti-smoking measures that include an increase in the smoking age and higher cigarette taxes.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2018
Report: Indiana Could Take Better Cancer Action
The American Cancer Society's study finds Indiana could do more to reduce preventable cancer deaths, especially in the area of tobacco prevention.
Read MoreJune 14, 2018
Health Experts Urge Indiana To Increase Public Health Funds
Indiana spends less than $62 per resident in public health funding, according to the America's Health Rankings 2017 report.
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