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Dear All Please find details of the latest briefing in the Race Equality Foundation's Better Health collection, produced in conjunction with ASH. The briefing was launched yesterday by the BBC Asian Network- a news story is also available below. Many thanks Better Health 22: Tobacco use among minority ethnic populations and cessation interventions http://www.better-health.org.uk/briefing-paper.asp?id=22 Tobacco usage may be influenced by a number of factors, including socio-economic status, gender, and ethnic or religious background. While smoking rates have decreased by 7% amongst the general population since 1998, this pattern has not been reflected among black and minority ethnic communities. Minority ethnic groups are also more likely to use tobacco products such as shisha and smokeless tobacco, which may be associated with poorer compliance with and enforcement of regulations on labelling and packaging. Outreach work must acknowledge these different products, and adapt to the specific needs of different ethnic groups when planning health services, tackling health inequalities and reducing the burden of ill health from lifestyle-related disease. Poor labelling of chewing tobacco hides risks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13413053 Kat Nower Information Officer Race Equality Foundation Gaddum House Great Jackson StreetManchester M15 4AX Tel: 020 7619 6233 Fax: 020 7619 6230 Email: [log in to unmask] http://www.raceequalityfoundation.org.uk Embed race equality into your every day work with our free-to-view resource collections on Better Health and Better Housing This e-mail and any files transmitted with it contain information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. This e-mail does not necessarily reflect the views of the Race Equality Foundation or its Trustees. The Race Equality Foundation is a registered charity, number 1051096 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with the registered number 3121679. The Race Equality Foundation’s registered office is Unit 35, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH.