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Philadelphia Smoking Rate Drops to Lowest Level in Years

Health Commissioner Donald F. Schwarz attributed the drop to the city's Clean Indoor Air Law, a federal hike in the cigarette tax, and the "Get Healthy Philly" initiative.

Health Commissioner Donald F. Schwarz attributed the drop to the city's Clean Indoor Air Law, a federal hike in the cigarette tax, and the "Get Healthy Philly" initiative.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.