Tobacco and You
It’s hard to quit tobacco. Tobacco impacts certain groups of people in unique and often more negative ways. Learn about how tobacco impacts these groups.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for African Americans.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Commercial tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for American Indians/Alaskan Natives.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Hispanics/Latinos.
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Tobacco use is a major issue among the LGBTQ+ community.
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Quitting smoking cigarettes can be hard, but is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby’s health. The good news is most women quit during pregnancy and getting help can make the process easier and increase the chance of quitting successfully.
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Smokeless tobacco is as unsafe as smoking cigarettes.
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Knowing the facts about tobacco can help you make the right choice for you.
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Smoking is the #1 cause of disease and death for people with mental health concerns.
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Vaping is the act of inhaling liquid and other additives through a battery-powered device that often looks like a cigarette.