Communities
It can be hard to quit tobacco. Some groups of people are impacted by tobacco in unique ways and may need more support with quitting. Learn more about how quitting benefits these communities.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for African-Americans.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Commercial tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for American Indians/Alaskan Natives.
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Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death for Hispanics/Latinos.
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Tobacco use is a major issue among LGBTQ+ communities.
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Quitting smoking cigarettes can be hard, but is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby’s health. The good news is most women quit during pregnancy and getting help can make the process easier and increase the chance of quitting successfully.
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People living with a physical, learning, or mental health disability, or vision or hearing loss are at higher risk of negative health effects from tobacco use.
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Knowing the facts about tobacco can help you make the right choice for you.
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Quitting smoking is hard for everyone. With support, people with behavioral health conditions can quit and improve their health.
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If you want to quit snuff, dip or chew, or maybe quit using an e-cigarette or nicotine vaping product the Quitline can help.