New research reveals alarming disparities in youth tobacco use across racial and ethnic groups. Hispanic youth show highest susceptibility to e-cigarettes and greatest curiosity about cigarettes and cigars. Flavored products drive increased use among all groups. Culturally sensitive interventions and policy changes are urgently needed to address these inequities and protect vulnerable youth populations.
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products is strengthening its regulatory approach following an independent evaluation. With tobacco use declining and e-cigarette innovation accelerating, the agency is implementing immediate and long-term actions, including a new 5-year strategic plan to protect public health and keep pace with industry changes.
Join APPEAL for an essential webinar on March 7, 2023, exploring data disaggregation through an equity lens. Learn how breaking down data by subpopulations reveals hidden health disparities, discover policy solutions, and gain advocacy skills to drive resource allocation addressing tobacco control health inequities affecting Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians.
A groundbreaking CDC and University of Washington study reveals alarming findings: Las Vegas casinos permitting smoking have PM2.5 levels 5.4 times higher than smoke-free venues. Despite tens of thousands of employees and millions of tourists facing dangerous secondhand smoke exposure annually, nearly all casinos continue allowing indoor smoking, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive smoke-free policies.
Join Celena Donahue, a Pueblo Indian health equity advocate with 17+ years of clinical experience, as she addresses colorectal cancer screening best practices for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This March 23rd webinar explores culturally appropriate strategies to reduce healthcare disparities and improve screening outcomes in tribal populations.
Join SelfMade Health Network's expert-led webinar series exploring cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention, screening, and survivorship for low-income populations. Two sessions featuring CDC, Harvard, and NIH researchers address health disparities and Cancer Moonshot priorities. Register now at selfmadehealth.org/webcasts/.
Join our Tobacco Use Disorder Integration Office Hours on February 14, 2023, for peer-to-peer learning and expert insights. Strengthen partnerships between mental health, substance use, and public health organizations. Monthly sessions featuring leading experts address tobacco-related disparities through collaboration and shared strategies. Register today!
The tobacco industry has long targeted American Indians and Alaska Natives through cultural misappropresentation. Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program addresses this by offering accessible cessation services: transportation assistance, medication support, home visits, and personalized education. Their CHR-led approach has engaged eleven patients in weekly check-ins, demonstrating effective community-centered solutions.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for two Vuse menthol e-cigarette products from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. The agency determined the applications lacked sufficient evidence demonstrating public health benefits. The decision reflects concerns about menthol flavoring's youth appeal, particularly given Vuse's popularity among teen users according to recent surveys.
Join tribal advocates on February 24th for a transformative discussion on reclaiming sacred tobacco. Connect with community leaders, share resources, and strengthen bonds while exploring traditional Native tobacco cultivation, smoke-free initiatives, and decolonization strategies. Build camaraderie with fellow advocates dedicated to honoring our medicine.
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