Article: TFK: Dramatic Smoking Declines in N.Y. State Show Tobacco Control Policies Work; Statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director

WASHINGTON, June 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement of William V. Corr, executive director of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, on a recent report by New York State showing dramatic smoking declines:

"Dramatic declines in adult smoking rates reported Tuesday by New York state provide powerful new evidence of the effectiveness of science-based tobacco control measures, including smoke-free workplace laws, higher tobacco taxes and comprehensive, well- funded tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Smoking among New York adults declined by 12 percent in just one year, from 21.5 percent in

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