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With these new laws and regulations will, it is probably a good time to quit tobacco smoking for good. American Lung Association report shows 2007 promises to be a record year for tobacco control policies. Update Mid-Year Progress Details so far in 2007, seven states considerably strengthened laws smokeless air, 8 increased tobacco taxes in New York, NY (July 24, 2007).

In 2007, many states have moved aggressively to protect their citizens against tobacco by making public places and workplaces smoke-free , higher tobacco taxes, and adopting laws to protect citizens against Fires caused by cigarettes, according to a report released today by the American Lung Association. In Update 2007 to mid-term review of its publication State Legislated actions on tobacco issues or Slati, the Lung Association summarizes state laws on tobacco control adopted in 2007 on the smoke of air, tobacco taxes, the expenditure norms for smoking prevention and fire safety for cigarettes among other issues. "In January 2006, the American Lung Association released its smokefree air in 2010 Challenge, urging all states to adopt strict laws on smoke free air. In 2007, mid-term progress report indicates Slati Important continues to be made. 22 states and the District of Columbia have laws fully protecting their citizens against secondhand smoke. We challenge policymakers in other states to do the same, "said Bernadette A. Toomey, CEO of the American Lung Association.

In 2007, eight states have increased their cigarette taxes, already matching the total for all of 2006. Forty-three states and the District of Columbia have increased taxes on cigarettes at least once since 2002. "We are encouraged that states continue to increase tobacco taxes, making cigarettes more expensive. Cigarette prices discourage youth from starting to smoke and help motivate adult smokers to quit," said Toomey.

A growing number of states have approved legislation setting standards for fire safety of cigarettes. Twelve states have approved this bill in 2007, and three other states have legislation awaiting action by the governor. "This law is essential in the fight to reduce from 700 to 900 deaths each year in fires caused by cigarettes and other smokers," she added.

A PDF copy of 2007 Report Slati mid-term review is available online. This site is also home to the online version of Slate, which is updated regularly to reflect changes in state laws on tobacco control this year. The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. rate of pulmonary disease mortality continues to increase while other causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at a time."

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