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Percent of Current African American Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002

Understanding Smokers and Cessation Racial/Ethnic Minority Issues Helen Lettlow, Dr PH December 7-8, 2005. Percent of Current African American Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002. HP 2010 Goal (12%). $50,000+. $25,000-$34,999. $10,000--$14,999. $1-$4,999. $15,000-$24,999. $35,000-$49,999.

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Percent of Current African American Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002

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  1. Understanding Smokers and CessationRacial/Ethnic Minority IssuesHelen Lettlow, Dr PHDecember 7-8, 2005

  2. Percent of Current African American Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) $50,000+ $25,000-$34,999 $10,000--$14,999 $1-$4,999 $15,000-$24,999 $35,000-$49,999 $5,000-$9,999 Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  3. Percent of Current American Indian Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) $10,000--$14,999 $1-$4,999 $50,000+ $25,000-$34,999 $15,000-$24,999 $35,000-$49,999 $5,000-$9,999 Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  4. Percent of Current Asian Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) $1-$4,999 $10,000--$14,999 $25,000-$34,999 $50,000+ $5,000-$9,999 $15,000-$24,999 $35,000-$49,999 Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  5. Percent of Current Hispanic Adult Smokers, by Income: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) $10,000--$14,999 $25,000-$34,999 $50,000+ $1-$4,999 $15,000-$24,999 $35,000-$49,999 $5,000-$9,999 Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  6. Percent of Current Smokers Among U.S. Born African American Adults, by Education: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) No High School Diploma High School Some College College Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  7. Percent of Current Smokers among American Indian Adults, by Education: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) High School Some College No High School Diploma College Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  8. Percent of Current Smokers Among U.S. Born Asian Adults, by Education: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) No High School Diploma Some College High School College Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  9. Percent of Current Smokers Among U.S. Born Hispanic Adults, by Education: 2001-2002 HP 2010 Goal(12%) High School No High School Diploma Some College College Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  10. SES Employment Status

  11. Percent of Current Smokers Among Native Born Adults, by Race and Hispanic Origin and by Employment Status: 2003 Employed Unemployed Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  12. No Health Insurance, by Race and Hispanic Origin: 2002 Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2003

  13. Percent of Current Smokers Among Native Born Adults, by Race and Hispanic Origin and by Poverty Status: 2002 Not PoorPoor Source: Current Population Survey, 2001 and 2003, Courtesy of Ralph S. Caraballo, PhD, Office on Smoking and Health

  14. Systems-Level Promising Practices • Multiple service settings with related health programs • Long-standing, trusting and established client relationships • Provider involvement • Staff training and buy-in • Peer led activities • Availability of treatment for clinic personnel • Accessible service locations and convenient hours • Cultural tailoring

  15. System-Level Promising Practices • Findings indicate that effective delivery of cessation services require: • A setting that provides multiple services • Written policies and protocols • Written intake procedures • A tracking system to identify obstacles to treatment • A feedback loop and tracking system • A brief intervention on the part of health care providers • Project staff training and buy-in • Client follow-up services

  16. Contact Us American Legacy Foundation 2030 M Street, NW, 6th floor Washington, DC 20036 (202) 454-5555 www.americanlegacy.org hlettlow@americanlegacy.org

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