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Tobacco Use Down Since New Cigarette Tax Took Effect in Indiana

By Peter Ambrose

Tobacco Use Down Since New Cigarette Tax Took Effect in Indiana

June 18, 2010 Updated Jun 3, 2008 at 4:33 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The state health commissioner says cigarette use in Indiana has dropped by almost 18 percent since a 44-cent-per-pack tax increase went into effect almost a year ago.

Dr. Judy Monroe calls it real progress and says Indiana's anti-smoking efforts are having a positive impact.

For the second year in a row, Indiana Tobacco Prevention and
Cessation officials and the Indiana State Department of Health are
conducting a contest to help Hoosiers quit smoking.

Open to people 18 and over who successfully quit smoking between September 15th and October 15th, the contest will offer a top prize of $2,500 in a random drawing. People may register online or
wherever a "Quit 2 Win" signup box is located, including many county fairs and festivals. Smokers may also call the state's free tobacco hotline - 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) - to seek help.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)



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