Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 15 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of smokers across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
Quitting starts here!
Dejar de fumar no es fácil, pues requiere de tiempo y de un plan. No necesariamente se tiene que lograr en un día, pues se puede comenzar con el Día Uno. Deje que el evento El Gran Día De No Fumar el 15 de noviembre, sea la fecha en que inicie su recorrido hacia una vida libre del humo y del tabaco. Formará parte junto con miles de fumadores que participan en todo el país para dar un paso hacia una vida más sana al reducir su riesgo de cáncer. Además, la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer pone a su disposición los recursos y apoyo que requiera para lograrlo.
El final de su hábito comienza aquí.
Quitting starts here!
Dejar de fumar no es fácil, pues requiere de tiempo y de un plan. No necesariamente se tiene que lograr en un día, pues se puede comenzar con el Día Uno. Deje que el evento El Gran Día De No Fumar el 15 de noviembre, sea la fecha en que inicie su recorrido hacia una vida libre del humo y del tabaco. Formará parte junto con miles de fumadores que participan en todo el país para dar un paso hacia una vida más sana al reducir su riesgo de cáncer. Además, la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer pone a su disposición los recursos y apoyo que requiera para lograrlo.
El final de su hábito comienza aquí.
Nuestras Voces Network's Webinar: Text Messaging Reminder Programs for Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination for Hispanic Communities - September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
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Please join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities for its next scheduled webinar: Text Messaging Reminder Programs for Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination for Hispanic Communities This webinar will provide information on how to incorporate text messaging services as a tool to help Hispanics quit smoking and to help Hispanic parents with reminders to complete the HPV vaccination series for their children. This webinar is FREE and open to all but requires registration.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Learning Objectives:
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar. Please click below to download the webinar slides. |
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Implementing Tobacco-Free Pharmacies: An Infographic of Talking Points and Policy Strategies
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With support from the California Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program, ChangeLab Solutions partnered with the Stanford Prevention Research Center to develop this infographic, which draws attention to the mixed message of tobacco sales in pharmacies, illustrates the consequences of those sales, and highlights policy solutions that would increase the number of tobacco-free pharmacies in California. To download the infographic click HERE.
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George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center Social Media Toolkits Catalog
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As part of ongoing Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) technical assistance efforts, the GW Cancer Center develops social media toolkits for cancer awareness months to help CCC programs, coalitions and other stakeholders strengthen their communication efforts. The toolkits each contain evidence-informed communication strategies, pre-written Tweets and Facebook posts, as well as other social media and cancer awareness-related tools and resources. For the catalog of toolkits click HERE.
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Updated Resources from CDC Tips Campaign supporting Housing and Urban Development’s Public and Indian Housing Smoke-Free Rule Implementation Required by July 31, 2018
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CDC's Tips® Webpage for Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents has been updated. Updates include new smokefree public housing resources from CDC, HUD and our partners that can help with smokefree rule implementation. The page also includes a post smokefree rule version of our quit smoking resource flyer that says “Your Building is Smokefree…How About You?” It is available in English and Spanish, and includes information about the benefits of quitting, the dangers of secondhand smoke, and free support resources. You can download and use this flyer to promote smoking cessation to smokefree housing residents. It can be hung in public housing or community locations or used at meetings and in newsletters too. We encourage you to share it with your local coalitions and partners too! Visit: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/partners/hud/index.html |
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New American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline Issued
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The American Cancer Society released a new colorectal cancer screening guideline, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The new guideline recommends that adults at average risk for colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. The guideline was changed, based in part, on new data showing rates of colorectal cancer are increasing in younger populations. As a result, the American Cancer Society updated the guideline to save more lives by finding colorectal cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful and by detecting and removing polyps, which contributes to the prevention of colorectal cancer. For more details about the new guideline visit https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21457 For additional resources on cancer go to: cancer.org/coloncancer
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Join the Nuestras Voces Network's Webinar: AMIGAS: An Effective Interventionto Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women - May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST |
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Please join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities for its next scheduled webinar: AMIGAS: An Effective Intervention to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women. This webinar will introduce the participants to an evidence-based culturally proficient outreach intervention, designed to help promotoras de salud (community health workers) and other lay health educators increase cervical cancer screening among Hispanic women.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Learning Objectives:
Who Should Attend: Promotoras de salud (community health workers), health educators, community-based health providers, health professions and public health students.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to use the AMIGAS intervention to talk to Hispanic women about cervical cancer and the first steps to take when considering implementing this program in your community.
- Identify strategies to encourage Hispanic women to get screened to prevent cervical cancer using the AMIGAS intervention.
- Learn about current activities and successes with the AMIGAS intervention and how you can build your own AMIGAS toolkit.
Who Should Attend: Promotoras de salud (community health workers), health educators, community-based health providers, health professions and public health students.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
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New Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign PSAs
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New Screen for Life PSAs. This public service announcement – called “Community Garden” – uses animation to counter common myths about colorectal cancer screening. The video discusses who should get screened at what age, how screening helps prevent colorectal cancer, and important information about screening test options. It explain the facts about colorectal cancer and why screening is important for people aged 50 years and older.
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Nuevos anuncios de servicio público de la campaña de los Centros para le Control y Prevención de las Enfermedades (CDC) "Screen for Life", para la prevención del cáncer colorrectal. El video – titulado “Jardín Comunitario” – utiliza animación para alentar a hombres y mujeres de 50 años o más para que se realicen las pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal. Este video proporciona información sobre quién y cuándo deben realizarse las pruebas, cómo las pruebas ayudan a prevenir el cáncer colorrectal e información importante sobre las diferentes opciones de las pruebas de detección.
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Coast to Coast: Driving toward 80% is a project working to increase colorectal cancer screening rates and raise awareness during March 2018. About 23 million people still need to be screened for colorectal cancer. That’s why in March 2018, we’re taking the national goal of screening 80% of adults age 50 and older for colorectal cancer on the road. From the East to the West Coasts, we’re driving the message home: colorectal cancer screening can save your life!All screening champions are encouraged to get involved! Host an event! Educate your local community! Now’s the time to get involved! Attend an event, host your own and make sure to post what you’re doing on social media (don’t forget to add the hashtags #80by2018 and #CRCcoast2coast!) For more information on how to get involved visit https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/80-2018-coast-coast/ |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from it. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. in 2014, Hispanic women had the highest rate of cervical cancer, followed by black, white, Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) women, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN). Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives, but few women will get cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life.
Two tests can help prevent cervical cancer: (1) The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that may become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. (2) The human papillomavirus (HPV) test looks for the virus that can cause these cell changes. The most important thing that women can do can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to have regular screening tests starting at age 21. To download a fact sheet (English & Spanish) on cervical cancer, click here. |
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Every Try Counts Campaign
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Every Day Counts is FDA's Center for Tobacco Products newest public education campaign that is aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through messages of support that underscore the health benefits of quitting. These messages will be displayed in and around gas stations or convenience stores – locations where smokers face a multitude of triggers and that typically feature cigarette advertisements. The campaign targets smokers ages 25-54 who have attempted to quit smoking in the last year but were unsuccessful. Visit EveryTryCounts.gov for quitting tools and information you can share with your friends, family, and community.
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Great American Smokeout - November 16
The Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking on a specific day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. When you plan to quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout, you are celebrating this day with millions of other smokers across the nation who also want to quit. Join others across the nation as they begin a tobacco-free life.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/greatamericansmokeout/
https://www.smokefree.gov/quitting-smoking/steps-manage-quit-day
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/
http://www.cdc.gov/features/greatamericansmokeout/
https://www.smokefree.gov/quitting-smoking/steps-manage-quit-day
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. The most important thing you can do to lower your lung cancer risk is to quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. You can help lower your risk of lung cancer in the following ways:
More information can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/lungcancer
https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancerpulmon
- Don’t smoke. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking, or to quit if you smoke.
- Avoid secondhand smoke. Smoke from other people’s cigarettes, pipes, or cigars is called secondhand smoke. Make your home and car smoke-free.
- Get your home tested for radon. The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon, a naturally occurring gas that comes from rocks and dirt and can get trapped in houses and buildings.
More information can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/lungcancer
https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancerpulmon
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month!
Many liver cancer cases are related to the hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. More than 4 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis B or chronic Hepatitis C in the United States. Most people don’t know they have the virus. You can lower your risk of getting liver cancer in the following ways:
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/liver
www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/liver
- Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B infection. The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants at birth and for adults who may be at increased risk.
- Get tested for Hepatitis C, and get treated if you have it.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/liver
www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/liver
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. Are you worried about the cost? CDC offers free or low-cost mammograms. Find out if you qualify.
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness
www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancermama
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness
www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancermama
September is Gynecologic Awareness Month!
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Hispanic women are at risk for all gynecologic cancers, especially cervical cancer, and risk increases with age. However, you can lower your risk for some of these cancers.
Gynecologic cancers are cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, ovarian, uterine,vaginal, and vulvar cancer. If you have vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, see a health care provider right away. If you notice any other unexplained signs or symptoms that last for two weeks or longer, talk to your health care provider. When gynecologic cancers are found and treated early, treatment works best. More information can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/gynecologiccancers/index.htm https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/canceresginecologicos/index.html |
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Culturally Proficient Strategies to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Hispanics
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities
Among both Hispanic men and women, colorectal cancer is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third-leading cause of cancer death. While screening is a critical prevention tool, screening rates are lowest for Hispanics compared with other groups. Understanding how to discuss and promote colorectal cancer screening in culturally proficient ways is critical to reducing this disparity.
During this webinar you will:
The guest presenter for this webinar is Ricardo López, President of Hispanic Research Inc., and the principal investigator for NCCRT’s colorectal cancer focus groups. Mr. López has studied the U.S. Hispanic market for over 25 years and specializes in health care studies. Mr. Lopez received both a BS and a BA degree in Marketing and Mass Communications from King’s College and an MBA in Marketing Research from Syracuse University.
To view a recording of this webinar, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/rEtjLsix2zM
To download the presentation slides, please click HERE.
Among both Hispanic men and women, colorectal cancer is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third-leading cause of cancer death. While screening is a critical prevention tool, screening rates are lowest for Hispanics compared with other groups. Understanding how to discuss and promote colorectal cancer screening in culturally proficient ways is critical to reducing this disparity.
During this webinar you will:
- Learn the results of focus groups with Hispanic adults that informed the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable’s (NCCRT) Hispanics/Latinos and Colorectal Cancer Companion Guide for providers.
- Review ways to address the unique colorectal cancer screening barriers Hispanics can face, as well as strategies to increase understanding and usage of this life saving strategy.
- Discuss other culturally proficient colorectal cancer materials designed for Hispanics.
The guest presenter for this webinar is Ricardo López, President of Hispanic Research Inc., and the principal investigator for NCCRT’s colorectal cancer focus groups. Mr. López has studied the U.S. Hispanic market for over 25 years and specializes in health care studies. Mr. Lopez received both a BS and a BA degree in Marketing and Mass Communications from King’s College and an MBA in Marketing Research from Syracuse University.
To view a recording of this webinar, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/rEtjLsix2zM
To download the presentation slides, please click HERE.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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Are you 50 years or older? Talk with your health care provider about getting a colorectal cancer screening. Nationwide, one in three adults between 50 and 75 are not screened as recommended, but among Hispanics, this number is closer to one in two. Make sure you can continue to care for your family by screening for this highly preventable cancer today. For referrals to local health providers and low-cost screening locations, call the toll-free Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 (1-866-SU-FAMILIA).
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/
CDC’s Screen for Life Campaign:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/
CDC’s Screen for Life Campaign:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
Tobacco Infographic Shows Impact on Disparity Populations
The infographic was created in collaboration with the seven other CDC-funded tobacco and cancer control networks.
LGBT HealthLink, National African American Tobacco Prevention Network, National Native Network, The RAISE Network, National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer, Geographic Health Equity Alliance, and SelfMade Health Network
8 Ways Tobacco Affects Vulnerable People (English)
8 maneras que el uso de tabaco afecta a personas vulnerables (Spanish)
LGBT HealthLink, National African American Tobacco Prevention Network, National Native Network, The RAISE Network, National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer, Geographic Health Equity Alliance, and SelfMade Health Network
8 Ways Tobacco Affects Vulnerable People (English)
8 maneras que el uso de tabaco afecta a personas vulnerables (Spanish)
Using Text Message Campaigns to Connect Hispanics with Tobacco and Cancer-Related Information and Services
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces Network and Mobile Commons
For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other stakeholders looking for ways to communicate with local communities. In this webinar you will learn about:
To view this webinar, click HERE.
To view presentation slides, click HERE.
For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other stakeholders looking for ways to communicate with local communities. In this webinar you will learn about:
- How text messaging campaigns can effectively engage the Hispanic community to improve health outcomes;
- Successful text messaging case studies in the areas of tobacco control and vaccination uptake; and,
- The first steps to take when considering a text messaging program.
To view this webinar, click HERE.
To view presentation slides, click HERE.
Looking for Quitline Referral Forms?
If you are a provider and want to refer those who identify as smokers with help from your state Quitline, you’ve come to the right place! Navigating Quitline websites for their referral forms can be a challenge. Do referral systems use fax forms, electronic forms, or both? Are forms available in Spanish, or only English? Where are these forms located within Quitline websites? Our provider referral resource provides this information, as well as links to online forms. State information will be updated as more resources become available.
Provider referral resource>>
Provider referral resource>>
LANDMARK BILL PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM DANGEROUS CHEMICALS APPLAUDED
BY THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR HISPANIC HEALTH
Washington, DC – “We applaud Congress for passing this historic bill that will keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals found in everyday household products,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “For too long the chemical industry has used its influence to prevent these common sense protections. We know that exposure to toxic chemicals can lead to cancer and other illnesses, and this new regulation prioritizes consumer safety. This victory, which has been decades in the making, is worthy of celebration,” she added.
Read more >> National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
Read more >> National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
Cancer Survivorship Day
The term cancer survivor refers to a person who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis throughout his or her life. Cancer survivorship also includes family members, friends, and caregivers of someone who has had cancer.
Cancer survivors often face many challenges after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ways to address these issues include creating survivorship care plans, improving your physical and mental health, and planning for work and financial concerns. Support from health care providers, community members, family and friends are critical to address these challenges. For information on these and other cancer survivorship topics, please visit:
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/nationalcancersurvivorshipresourcecenter/index
http://latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/survivorship/
Cancer survivors often face many challenges after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ways to address these issues include creating survivorship care plans, improving your physical and mental health, and planning for work and financial concerns. Support from health care providers, community members, family and friends are critical to address these challenges. For information on these and other cancer survivorship topics, please visit:
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/nationalcancersurvivorshipresourcecenter/index
http://latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/survivorship/
FDA ACTION ON TOBACCO WILL SAVE LIVES AND HELP REVERSE HISPANIC TOBACCO TIPPING POINT
On May 5, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule extending its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and pipe tobacco, among others. Before this rule, there was no federal law prohibiting retailers from selling these tobacco products to people under age 18. Action taken by FDA changes that with provisions aimed at restricting youth access, which go into effect in 90 days.
“Hispanic adults have always had smoking rates below the national average, resulting in lower rates of heart disease and other smoking related illness. However, the data released last month show that Hispanic middle school students are now more likely than their peers to use tobacco. It’s a tobacco tipping point, but actions like today’s historic move by the FDA will help families reverse this threat to the health of our children and communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>> FDA Press Release>>
“Hispanic adults have always had smoking rates below the national average, resulting in lower rates of heart disease and other smoking related illness. However, the data released last month show that Hispanic middle school students are now more likely than their peers to use tobacco. It’s a tobacco tipping point, but actions like today’s historic move by the FDA will help families reverse this threat to the health of our children and communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>> FDA Press Release>>
New CDC Data Show Hispanic Tobacco Tipping Point
According to data published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products in the latest issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 4.7 million middle and high school students were current users (at least once in past 30 days) of a tobacco product in 2015. Among middle school students, Hispanics were the group most likely to be current tobacco users (10.6%) compared to non-Hispanic white (6.3%) and non-Hispanic black (6.6%) students and more likely than their peers to be using two or more tobacco products.
Read more >> MMRW Article >>
Read more >> MMRW Article >>
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Praises Chicago City Council Move to Raise Tobacco-Buying Age to 21Washington, DC— “Today, Chicago joined 135 cities and the State of Hawaii in a national movement to realize a smoke-free generation by raising the tobacco buying age to twenty-one. They have set an example for the nation of local government standing up to Big Tobacco,” said Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
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