Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

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Factors Associated with BMI, Weight Perceptions and Trying to Lose Weight in African-American Smokers

January 1, 2005 | Journal Article

The high proportion of African Americans who are overweight and obese is well known, placing them at a high risk for numerous health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Little is known, however, about the relationship o ...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Factors Associated with BMI, Weight Perceptions and Trying to Lose Weight in African-American Smokers