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[New York] Making Room to Breathe / A Case Study of Smoke-Free Housing in NYC (PDF)

A Report by Asian Americans for Equality, Inc.
New York City Coalition for a Smoke Free City
added Mar 31, 2013 22:17
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American Lung Association Lauds Next Generation of CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers” National Tobacco Education Campaign

Additionally, the campaign highlights the impact on family members and caretakers of those with lung disease caused by tobacco. An especially powerful piece features an African American woman who cared for her mother with lung cancer when she was only in
American Lung Association
added Mar 29, 2013 16:16
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Strong Smoke-Free Law Coverage in the United States by Race/Ethnicity: 2000–2009

Conclusions. Hispanics and Asians benefited more from the rapid spread of smoke-free law coverage, whereas non-Hispanic Blacks benefited less. These ethnic disparities suggest a likely effect of geographic region and may provide a basis for more effectiv
American Journal of Public Health
added Mar 29, 2013 14:17
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Strong Smoke-Free Law Coverage in the United States by Race/Ethnicity: 2000–2009 .... Hispanics are most protected

The paper, "Strong Smoke-Free Law Coverage in the United States by Race/Ethnicity:2000-2009" by Mariaelena Gonzalez, Ashley Sanders-Jackson, Anna Song, Kai-Wen Cheng, and Stanton Glantz, is available from the American Journal of Public Health here.
Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (UCSF)
added Mar 29, 2013 14:15
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[Philippines, California] LETARGO: Smoking tolerance among Pinoys lead to smoking-related illnesses

Among Filipinos, smoking-related illnesses are easily taken for granted because of our culture leniency towards smoking and smoking habits. It is ingrained in our culture to tolerate smoking, especially among men, because it is seen as a “cool” or “manly
Asian Journal (The Filipino-American (FilAm) Community Newspaper)
added Mar 16, 2013 14:08
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Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids

The study found that kids are more likely to have negative views of smoking, drinking and drugs if their parents don't reveal that they used these substances. The researchers asked 253 Hispanic and 308 white children in grades six to eight about convers
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Feb 22, 2013 13:50
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[UK] Shisha' smoke threat to Leeds youngsters' health

Smoking of the “Shisha” - a water pipe - has become a social occasion among youngsters - particularly in the Asian community - as an alternative to going to the cinema or for a meal. But West Trading Standards has joined forces with NHS Leeds and Leeds
Yorkshire Post (uk)
added Feb 19, 2013 12:44
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Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans

Black males are 15 percent more likely than whites to get cancer and the most common cancers are prostate, lung, colon, kidney and pancreas ... their death rates have been declining faster than white men, largely because they're smoking less, DeSantis sa
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Feb 16, 2013 17:21
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[South Africa] Cancer myths dispelled

This year's theme for World Cancer Day on Monday February 4 focuses on repudiating the myths that surround cancer. Myth: Cancer is a disease of white people
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Feb 13, 2013 14:10
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Association of cigarette smoking with skin colour in Japanese women

Conclusions These data suggest that smoking is associated with a darker skin colour. If our findings are confirmed by further studies, they could be used in antismoking campaigns or by smoking cessation services.
Tobacco Control
added Jan 27, 2013 20:13
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