The American Lung Association Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthIn recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Lung Association is highlighting Hispanic and Latino leaders at the Lung Association who have contributed to the effort to eliminate lung disease, as well as lung health statistics and resources available focused on the lung health of the Hispanic or Latino Community.
Vaping Cessation through Text Messaging for Hispanic or Latino Youth
Watch the Webinar
Thursday, October 6, 2022 • 12:00 p.m. CT
While the Hispanic or Latino Community generally has a lower prevalence of cigarette smoking, more are turning to e-cigarettes and vaping. Join Dr. Francisco Cartujano as he discusses his project that uses text messaging intervention to help Hispanic or Latino young adults stop vaping.
Lung Health & The Hispanic/Latino Community:
– Members of Hispanic or Latino communities are 165% more likely to live in counties with unhealthy particle pollution.
– Puerto Ricans who live in the U.S. have the highest asthma rate of any racial or ethnic group.
– 67% of Hispanic/Latino people who smoke want to quit; yet are less likely to receive advice to quit from a healthcare professional.
Original source can be found here.
