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TOBACCO PROGRAM

Montgomery County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program

Montgomery County is one of the largest counties in Maryland with one of the most diverse populations. In fact, approximately 44% of residents in Montgomery County consider themselves a minority. This includes approximately 16.8% African American. About 13.8% Hispanic/Latino, 13.4% Asian/Pacific Islander and .4% American Indian/Alaskan Native.

One of the goals of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is to promote programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate to address and eliminate tobacco disparities. Program activities are carried out by health department staff, contractors, community partners, county organizations.

Community Coalition

The Montgomery County Tobacco Free Coalition meets every other month with additional evening coalition meetings in October and April. In fiscal year 2008, the "Breathe Free" newsletter was created to facilitate the sharing of tobacco control information and community activities. To view our newsletters, please click here. If you like to join us our coalition meeting, please click here

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