http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/report-smoking-still-leading-cause-preventable-death-and-disease-mass <p></p><p></p><p>According to a recently released report, smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Massachusetts, while the state also continues its struggle with illegal drugs. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…</p><p>In a report by the Massachusetts Health Council, a statewide non-profit agency that includes over 150 health oriented organizations, tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable illness and death among Massachusetts residents – with 9,000 deaths attributed annually to tobacco use.</p> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:05:42 +0000 Lucas Willard 51939 at http://wamc.org Report: Smoking Still Leading Cause of Preventable Death and Disease in Mass. http://wamc.org/post/blair-horner-next-frontier-tobacco-control <p>Cigarettes cause cancer.&nbsp; Each pack has a warning label that tells us that.&nbsp; Tobacco smoke not only hurts the smoker, but the smoke also harms non-smokers.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s the reason why laws were passed banning smoking in all work places and public places.&nbsp;</p> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:58:15 +0000 37420 at http://wamc.org