Costs of smoking and policy strategies for California American Indian communities.
J Cancer Educ
; 27(1 Suppl): S91-105, 2012 Apr.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22351428
ABSTRACT
The cost of smoking has been explored for residents of the U.S. living in several states. Recent evidence has indicated that the prevalence and cost of smoking are associated with racial and ethnic groups. This study provides information on tobacco prevention and control for American Indians (AI) (American Indians refers to American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout this article. Where we use the term California tribe we specifically mean persons who are members of Indigenous tribes geographically located in the geographic area now known as the state of California.) and examines the relative impact of smoking by using behavioral and demographic characteristics in order to predict the economic cost on AIs. The analysis suggests that AIs smoke more frequently than other Californians, which results in higher health care costs, as well as morbidity and mortality due to high levels of tobacco related chronic disease. Based on these factors we urge tribes to exercise their sovereignty as governments and implement local tobacco control policy strategies. We call for public health action by community leaders in Indian country and nationwide. We must act now to protect future generations.
Texto completo:
1
Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Indígenas Norteamericanos
/
Fumar
/
Cese del Hábito de Fumar
/
Costos de la Atención en Salud
/
Servicios de Salud Comunitaria
/
Política de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Health_economic_evaluation
/
Prevalence_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cancer Educ
Asunto de la revista:
EDUCACAO
/
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos