Despite thousands of publications and studies showing the health risks of smoking, 20.4% of Louisiana was still smoking in 2009.Louisiana ranks 35th in the nation for smoking, with the 1st position belonging to the state with the least number of smokers. Although alarming to say the least, this number is much lower than it was 5 years ago—23% lower, in fact. As a result of this decrease, lung cancer has also experienced a 9% decrease in the state of Louisiana, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Living.
Are health concerns the reason for this drop? The Campaign’s response was a resounding “no.”
According to the Campaign, a substantial increase in the cost of smoking and a 2006 ban on smoking in restaurants and most public buildings made smoking more inconvenient, resulting in less smokers.....read more>>
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