Health Disparities

Information on the differences in the patterns, prevention, and treatment of tobacco use among specific populations.
Related Materials
Fact Sheet
Surgeon General’s Reports
- 1998
- 2001
Surveys
- National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
- National Youth Tobacco Surveys (NYTS)
- Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBS)
Educational Materials
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Sabemos
Toolkit that addresses secondhand smoke exposure within the Hispanic/Latino population. -
Pathways to Freedom: Winning the Fight Against Tobacco
Guide that addresses tobacco issues specific to African Americans.
Case Studies
Related Links
- National Networks for Tobacco Control and Prevention

Networks that provide leadership and expertise in the development of policy-related initiatives and proven or potentially promising practices.
Related MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports)
- Smoking Prevalence
Among Women of Reproductive Age, United States—2006
August 8, 2008 / Vol. 57 / No. 31
- Intro |
- Highlights |
- Full text
- Prevalence of Cigarette Use Among 14 Racial/Ethnic
Populations—United States, 1999–2001
January 30, 2004 / 53 / No. 03
- Intro |
- Highlights |
- Full text
- Smoking During Pregnancy—United States, 1990–2002
October 7, 2004 / Vol. 53 / No. 39
- Intro |
- Highlights |
- Full text
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