Arizona earned failing marks in three of five categories and did not improve on any of its grades from last year. Details
PHOENIX — The state received failing grades in three of five categories and did not improve on any of its grades from last year.
“Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in America,” Strother said. “We developed the report to give a grading system to correct tobacco policies in each state, to show that there is room to do better and to continue to protect Americans.” “This is the first I’ve heard of it, but that very well could be,” Shope said. “It seems like if you’re truly trying to attempt this from a health care perspective, or out of a desire to live a healthier lifestyle, perhaps that’s something that could be looked at.”
To provide more funds for tobacco control programs, the association has encouraged Arizona to expand its taxes on tobacco products. Although Arizona’s tax of $2 for a 20-pack of cigarettes is 9 cents above the national average, the state does not tax electronic cigarettes. The ALA hopes that will soon change, Strother said.
“Look, I don’t want anybody smoking,” he said, “however, you’re down to such a small percentage of folks who are participating, that if they truly believe that there’s additional marketing that can cause that number to go lower, I wonder where the equilibrium is? I’m not necessarily of the opinion that more money will cause that number to go down.”
It remains to be seen if the advocacy will lead to real change. During the 2022 legislative session, the lung association in Arizona pushed for legislation that would create a statewide tobacco retail license, include electronic smoking devices in the Clean Indoor Air Act and raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old. None of the bills passed.
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