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Jump to full article: Reno (NV) Gazette-Journal, 2007-11-16
Author: STAFF REPORTS
Intro: The annual report by United Health Foundation ranks Nevada 39th in the country in overall health. Last year, the state ranked 38th. . . .
On the bright side, the report said Nevada's smoking rate has dropped significantly over the last seven years. Nevada climbed to 36th, up from 39th last year. The state ranked 49th in that category in 2000 and 50th in 1990, the first year the annual health rankings were done.
State health officials said increased media attention and community programs have helped lower Nevada's smoking rates.
"The decrease in smoking prevalence is certainly good news, but we also have to be cautious that we don't let our guard down," said Martha Framsted, spokeswoman for the Nevada State Health Division. "Hopefully, the message will continue to resonate with people."
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