American Indian

A Need for Future American Indian Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs

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This policy brief highlights the high smoking prevalence in American Indian communities and underscores the need for continuing American Indian tobacco programs to improve the health and well-being of the American Indian community.

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American Indian Youth in California: Tobacco Use

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This factsheet features general information about American Indians in California and more specific information about American Indian youth tobacco use rates and policy strategies for decreasing tobacco consumption and initiation.
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American Indian Youth in California: Tobacco Use

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This factsheet features general information about American Indians in California and more specific information about American Indian youth tobacco use rates and policy strategies for decreasing tobacco consumption and initiation.
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American Indians in California: Cancer and Tobacco Use

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This factsheet highlights information about cancer, how commercial tobacco use has impacted American Indians in California, and why tribes should prioritize tobacco educaiton and prevention.

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Culture and Tobacco Among American Indian Adolescents

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This tobacco study obtained information about culturally specific risk and protective factors of tobacco use among American Indian adolescents, capturing their beliefs, knowledge, and perspectives about cultural and traditional tobacco.
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Culture and Tobacco Among American Indian Adolescents

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This brochure provides an overview of results from a survey to assess attitudes and behaviors toward tobacco that are specific to American Indian youth in California.

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