Table 5 Quitline funders and levels of funding
Quitline fundersUnited StatesCanada
n = 52n = 8
%%
Federal67.3 (12.8)37.5 (33.6)
State/province71.2 (12.3)62.5 (33.6)
    MSA* funds48.1 (13.6)
    Tobacco tax17.3 (10.3)0
    Other7.7 (7.3)0
Local3.8 (5.2)12.5 (22.9)
Healthcare organisation3.8 (5.2)0
Insurance company5.8 (6.4)0
Charitable group3.8 (5.2)0
NGO†3.8 (5.2)12.5 (22.9)
Employer organisation1.9 (3.7)0
Other5.8 (6.4)12.5 (22.9)
n = 44n = 6
Median$621 696$C204 893
Range$40 000–$4 169 210$C59 920–$C512 134
  • *Tobacco industry Master Settlement Agreement.

  • †Non-governmental organisation.