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Tobacco & Health Care Costs
Minnesota's health care costs have been rising by double-digits since 2000. Tobacco use plays a significant role in fueling these increases because it is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in Minnesota. Read more about the connection between tobacco and health care costs.

Tobacco Costs Minnesota Taxpayers
Learn how tobacco use and health care costs are related.

Tobacco Contributes to Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
Tobacco use is a major contributor to skyrocketing health care costs.

Reducing Tobacco's Burden
Wednesday, December 1st, 2004
Evidence-based tobacco control strategies work. They reduce smoking, save lives and save billions in lower health care costs for taxpayers and businesses.

Take Action
A citizens forum on rising health care costs recommended a $1 increase in Minnesota's cigarette tax to reduce smoking and health care costs. The forum was appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Learn more about the forum's report and what you can do to support effective tobacco control initiatives to save lives and save money.

For more information e-mail infoSFC@smokefreecoalition.org or call 651-641-1223.

Tobacco deficit fueling rising health care costs

Click here to read a press statement from the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association of Minnesota, and Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition about how Minnesota's tobacco deficit is fueling health care costs.

Higher Tobacco Taxes Reduce Smoking & Health Costs
To find out how increasing Minnesota's cigarette tax will reduce smoking, save lives and significantly save health care costs, click here.