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Texas Ranks Near The Bottom In Tobacco Prevention Dollars

A new report shows that Texas ranks 45th of the 50 states in funding for tobacco prevention programs. The CDC recommends the state should spend $103 million a year versus actual spending of $5.2 million.

Houston Business Journal has the story. Complete report here, executive summary here, state rankings here, history of state spending here, all via Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

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