SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Smoking Isn’t Taking Care of Yourself
Andra smoked for thirty years, quit during pregnancy, then relapsed during divorce stress. After noticing worsening asthma and sleep troubles, she chose self-care over cigarettes. With support, she succeeded. Now tobacco-free and present for her grandson, Andra urges others: "It's important to take care of yourself. Smoking isn't taking care of yourself."
Toolkit Alaska Native Tobacco Prevention Community Toolkit
Discover essential resources for Alaska Native tobacco prevention. This comprehensive toolkit guides community grantees and tribal partners through implementing evidence-based strategies in health clinics, schools, and tribal organizations. Developed by the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program and ANTHC, it supports tribes' journey toward becoming tobacco-free communities.
national-native-network AASTEC Tobacco Mini Grant RFA FY 2017
AASTEC invites tribal organizations to submit applications for the Commercial Tobacco Control Program FY 2017 Mini-Grants. This competitive funding opportunity supports comprehensive, tribal-led initiatives addressing tobacco use through policy, health systems, and environmental improvements. Applicants can develop innovative projects promoting American Indian health and wellness. The deadline for submissions is September 23, 2016.
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Discover the latest in Native American health initiatives. This August issue features the 2016 CDC Cancer Summit Report, new online education modules, our podcast premiere with Richard Mousseau, and critical insights on smoking rates and mortality data gaps affecting Native communities. Stay informed and engaged.
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Native Americans face a critical data crisis: over 40% are misclassified as white on death certificates, compared to less than 1% for white and Black populations. This systematic undercount obscures health disparities and prevents targeted interventions for communities already suffering disproportionate mortality rates.
Smoking Rates Smoking Rates are Dropping for Racial and Ethnic Groups – Except One
Smoking rates have declined across most U.S. racial and ethnic groups, yet significant disparities persist. Native Americans and Alaska Natives are the only group experiencing rising rates, while Asians have the lowest prevalence. Experts attribute disparities to concentrated tobacco retail in disadvantaged neighborhoods and differing tobacco tax policies.
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Yale researchers found that teens using e-cigarettes for over six months cited low cost and smoking cessation desires as primary reasons. The study revealed that youth attracted to vaping for these motivations were significantly more likely to continue using them, though eighty percent still smoked traditional cigarettes six months later.
Publications Publication: Characteristics of American Indian/Alaskan Native Quitline Callers Across 14 States
This groundbreaking study examines quitline callers across 14 states, revealing essential insights into American Indian and Alaskan Native tobacco cessation patterns. Published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, the research emphasizes the urgent need for culturally tailored interventions to effectively support this vulnerable population in achieving commercial tobacco cessation.
Report CDC 2016 Cancer Summit Report – Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Collaborating to Advance Cancer Control in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
The CDC 2016 Cancer Summit brought together tribal grantees, CDC staff, and partners to advance cancer control in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Held in Traverse City, Michigan, attendees collaboratively identified priority strategies for the next decade, building on previous summits from 2005 and 2009 to create actionable plans improving health outcomes.
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Discover eight free, interactive cancer education modules designed for healthcare workers and anyone seeking knowledge about cancer prevention, risk reduction, and living well with diagnosis. Earn continuing education credits while learning from experts and community health practitioners at your own pace.