American Lung Association in Arkansas Releases Annual Report

By Matthew Moore

Published January 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM CST

Arkansas received an F in tobacco prevention and cessation funding.

Grades are still low for Arkansas when it comes to Tobacco Control, according to the American Lung Association in Arkansas. Its State of Tobacco Control report offers a grade card and policy recommendations for the state legislature.

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