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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Latino men and second-leading cause among Latina women, statistics show.
Why is this happening—and how can all people quit smoking and tobacco for good?
Let’s use #SaludTues on June 23, 2015, to tweet information, resources, and tips that can help people both young and old kick the habit now (and kick the habit for good!):
- WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Get More Latinos to Quit Smoking”
- DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
- TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
- WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
- HOST: @SaludAmerica
- CO-HOSTS: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (@VeteransHealth), the National Cancer Institute (@SmokefreeUS)
Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources.
#SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon CST every Tuesday. From April 2021 to November 2023, #SaludTues occurred monthly at noon CST on the first Tuesday of each month. Starting in January 2024, #SaludTues occurs on a periodic basis at noon CST on some Tuesdays. Tweetchats are hosted by @SaludAmerica, the Twitter/X handle of Salud America! The National Health Communication Program.
By The Numbers
24
percent
of Mexican American-nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke
