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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Tobacco Smoking is responsible for 87% of the lung cancer deaths in the United States. In 1993, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer death 22.3% among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Be Good to Your Heart Also available in: Vietnamese Don't Burn Your Life Away--Be Good to Your Heart discusses the harmful effects tobacco abuse can have on the body.... Details > National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health Don't Burn Your Life Away--Be Good to Your Heart Also available in: Vietnamese Be good to your heart, do not smoke.... Details > U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Don't Let Another Year Go Up in Smoke: Smoking Quit Tips Also available in: Spanish A recent study shows that 70 percent of adult smokers want to quit. This article supports smokers in accomplishing that goal.... Details > Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Smoking and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders Fact Sheet   Asian Americans have the lowest smoking prevalence rates among adults of all racial/ethnic groups. This fact sheet provides information on Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and tobacco, including data... Details > American Lung Association
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