VPR News

Report: NE states fall short on tobacco prevention

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Health advocates say the New England states have failed to deliver on a pledge to use money from the tobacco settlement for prevention programs, with most states funding programs at only 20 percent of recommended levels.
VPR News

Report: NH youths turning to chew tobacco

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A new report looking at tobacco use in New Hampshire shows that youths may be smoking less, but are turning to chewing tobacco, instead, and that a number of pregnant woman are still smoking.
Vermont Edition
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Smoking in Vermont

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As part of VPR’s series, Vermont Quits, we look at how tobacco settlement funds have been used in the state to help people kick the habit.  Also, we get an update on public meetings surrounding a defunct asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell.  And, we bring you the sounds of a unique portable organ.