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    As Oscar season kicks off, tobacco imagery still pervades movies

    As youth vaping remains at epidemic levels, tobacco imagery in movies can contribute to an overall problem.

    Feb. 10, 2022
    Tobacco in pop culture
    Movies
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    Vaping nicotine and mental health

    Vaping nicotine and mental health one page infographic

    Feb. 09, 2022
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    Tobacco use in Alabama 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Alabama.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Alaska 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Alaska.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Arizona 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Arizona.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Arkansas 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Arkansas.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in California 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in California.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Colorado 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Colorado.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Connecticut 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Connecticut.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in the District of Columbia 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Washington DC.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Utah 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Utah.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
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    Tobacco use in Vermont 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Vermont.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts