November 30, 2011
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Report
A report on the states' allocation of the tobacco settlement dollars finds that of the $25.6 billion collected in tobacco revenue, only 1.8 percent—$456.7 million—will be spent by states on programs to prevent kids from smoking and to help smokers quit.
January 25, 2007
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Program Result
The RAND Corporation examined, through case studies of seven states, how tobacco control laws and ordinances are implemented and enforced by state and municipal authorities.
July 5, 2009
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Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey discusses the signing of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in a column in The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J.
January 1, 2009
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Chart
RWJF chartbook chronicles achievements and remaining challenges in preventing tobacco use.
July 14, 2009
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Program Result
From 1993 to 2004, SmokeLess States: Statewide Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative supported statewide efforts to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
November 12, 2004
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Program Result
The Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Council in East Brunswick, N.J., worked to educate Girl Scouts in Central New Jersey about the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke through award programs, anti-smoking rallies, health fairs and summer camp programs.
February 29, 2008
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Program Result
Researchers at the Multnomah County Health Department examined the prevalence of NNK among nonsmoking Oregon bar and restaurant workers in establishments where smoking was permitted and in those where it was prohibited.