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ATLANTA, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Adult cigarette smoking prevalence in Minnesota decreased from 22.1 percent in 1999 to 16.1 percent in 2010, federal health officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, released Thursday, says from 1999 to 2010, Minnesota implemented a series of tobacco control efforts, including: a statewide smoke-free law, cigarette tax increases, mass media campaigns and statewide cessation services.
Due to these efforts, Minnesota has experienced a 27.1 percent decline in cigarette smoking compared with modest changes in the national cigarette smoking prevalence during the same period, CDC officials say.
"In addition, more adults reported modifying home rules to restrict smoking in 2010 compared with 1999 -- 87.2 percent versus 64.5 percent -- and adults were less likely to report exposure to secondhand smoke -- 45.5 percent versus 67.2 percent," the report said.
"Sustained investments in comprehensive state tobacco control programs are needed to further reduce cigarette smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke and have broad benefits for society."
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