KFYR-TV: ND Gets 'F' Grade for Tobacco Taxes on State of Tobacco Control Report

By: Amanda Skrzypchak, KFYR-TV
When it comes to taxes on tobacco North Dakota gets an F from the American Lung Association.
Released in it’s annual State of Tobacco Control Report Wednesday, North Dakota’s overall grades didn’t change from last year. The report shows the state received A’s for smoke free air, as well as prevention and control program spending. A C for access to cessation and an F for tobacco taxes.
Cigarette taxes are at 44 cents per pack making it one of the lowest in the nation.
The CDC best practices show that increasing the price of tobacco is the most effective way to reduce the amount of kids smoking.
For a complete look at the report and compare our state to others visit stateoftobaccocontrol.org.
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