California led several public health efforts in tobacco control , air quality . Residents tend to be health-conscious because of culture , environment . Comment: Pearce , author of `` Crazifornia : Tales from the Tarnished State '' said all the regulations have hurt California 's economy . Several metrics show laws do n't translate into healthy population .
California led several public health efforts in tobacco control , air quality . Residents tend to be health-conscious because of culture , environment . Comment: Several metrics show laws do n't translate into healthy population .