New Spanish-Language Anti-Smoking Website

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websiteAbout 5 million U.S. Latinos smoke, and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Latino men and second-leading cause among Latina women, according to federal data.

To address this important public health issue, the National Cancer Institute developed http://espanol.smokefree.gov/, a website created specifically for Spanish speakers who want to quit smoking or know someone who does.

Resources include interactive checklists and quizzes, advice on how to help a loved one quit, and real-time support and information.

By The Numbers By The Numbers

25.1

percent

of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage

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