Nebraska's smoke-free worksites law, which has been in place for two years, can be credited for Nebraska receiving its only "A" grade in the American Lung Association's latest report card on state activities to reduce tobacco use.
The American Lung Association has released the 2010 edition of State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues (SLATI). SLATI is the American Lung Association's annual summary and compendium of state tobacco control laws.
The report grades four policy measures addressing tobacco use. Along with its "A" grade for smoke-free air, Nebraska received failing grades in tobacco prevention and control spending, which is listed at a total of $3.3 million; on the cigarette tax rate, which is 64 cents per pack and ranks 38th in the nation; and on smoking and tobacco quit programs. The 2010 SLATI report covers state tobacco control laws as they stood on January 1, 2011.
You can download a PDF copy of SLATI 2010 from the American Lung Association.
Below is a summary of Nebraska laws compiled by the ALA as part of its report.
The American Lung Association has released the 2010 edition of State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues (SLATI). SLATI is the American Lung Association's annual summary and compendium of state tobacco control laws.
The report grades four policy measures addressing tobacco use. Along with its "A" grade for smoke-free air, Nebraska received failing grades in tobacco prevention and control spending, which is listed at a total of $3.3 million; on the cigarette tax rate, which is 64 cents per pack and ranks 38th in the nation; and on smoking and tobacco quit programs. The 2010 SLATI report covers state tobacco control laws as they stood on January 1, 2011.
You can download a PDF copy of SLATI 2010 from the American Lung Association.
Below is a summary of Nebraska laws compiled by the ALA as part of its report.
Would you like to learn about policies that have been shown to reduce tobacco use? View a presentation on those policies, and tobacco use in Nebraska.
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