E-cigarettes are the leading tobacco product among Hispanic American youth
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Tobacco use among Hispanic and Latino Americans
Individuals who are Hispanic or Latino comprise 19.1% (63.7 million) of the U.S. population, according to the 2022 Census. While the latest data on smoking prevalence among adults indicate that 7.7% of Hispanic adults in 2021 smoked cigarettes — lower than the national prevalence of 11.5% — studies have shown smoking prevalence varies significantly between subgroups from specific countries or regions. Read our fact sheet for more information on tobacco use among these populations.
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This week in tobacco policy news
Hawaii County, Hawaii - The county council passed a bill which prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Hawaii County if and when a state law that preempts localities from regulating or restricting the sale and use of tobacco products is overturned or suspended.
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Vermont - SB18 would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products. The bill passed in the Senate last year and will now be considered in the House.
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