Tobacco is the leading cause of death in Maine, responsible for over 2,285 deaths per year.
Tobacco costs the state over a quarter of a billion dollars annually.
Increasing media coverage of tobacco issues. Increasing the involvement of community groups and organizations in tobacco control. Increasing the percent of health care providers who routinely advise cessation. Promoting tobacco use prevention curricula in comprehensive school health education. This program is funded by a contract with the National Cancer Institute.