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Indiana earns failing grades in some tobacco prevention and cessation policies, new report suggests

Elizabeth Gabriel

Indiana scored failing grades in most categories included in the State of Tobacco report 2024 by the American Lung Association.

The 2023 report suggests Indiana increase funding for the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission and increase tax on tobacco products by at least $2.

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Tobacco contributes to 11K Hoosier deaths each year. Is Indiana doing enough?

Darian Benson

The annual State of Tobacco Control Report assesses state and federal policies to reduce tobacco use. Indiana received a C or below in all five areas.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday to raise awareness about the impact of tobacco use on young people. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among Indiana high school students. Twenty percent of high school Hoosiers reported e-cigarette use in 2021.

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Students gather at Indiana Statehouse to bring attention to rise in youth vaping

Darian Benson

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among Indiana high school students. Twenty percent of high school Hoosiers reported e-cigarette use in 2021.