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State works to curb smoking  

Jump to full article: Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser, 2008-04-14
Author: From staff reports

Intro:

The state is seeking project proposals to help curb tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure among 18-24 year olds.

The Department of Health and Hospitals' Tobacco Control Program will fund three $30,000 grants to organizations for projects that target the age group.

Interested organizations must submit a letter of intent by April 22 and grant applications are due May 23.

Proposed projects should address tobacco-related disparities such as prevalence of tobacco use, second-hand smoke exposure, relapse rates, access to prevention and cessation programs and tobacco industry marketing.

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