Specific Population Data Reports - 2007

Although the overall prevalence of tobacco use in Oregon has declined in recent years, some population groups continue to experience a disparate burden of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. These tobacco-related health disparities exist among historically marginalized groups that face inequalities in healthcare infrastructure, in access to resources, and in direct targeting by the tobacco industry.

To characterize tobacco-related disparities in Oregon, the Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program analyzed data from population and school-based surveys for eight specific populations: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinos, 18 – 24 year olds, Oregonians living with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and lesbian, gay and bisexuals. Within each population, the role of education, income, gender, and other correlating factors were explored to better inform tobacco control programs, community partners and stakeholders.

All of the data reports below are in pdf format

• 18-24 Year olds in Oregon (pdf) - (updated 7/29/2009)

   

• African-American Oregonians (pdf) - (updated 4/30/2008)

   

• American Indian and Native Alaska Oregonians (pdf) - (updated 4/30/2008)

   

• Asian and Pacific Islander Oregonians (pdf) - (updated 4/30/2008)

   

• Oregon Adults Who Have Lower Income or Have Not Finished High School (pdf) formerly referred to as "Economically Disadvantaged Oregonians - (updated 4/30/2008)

   

• Latino(a) Oregonians (pdf) - (updated 4/30/2008)

   

• Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Oregonians (pdf)

   

• Oregonians Living with Disabilities (pdf) - (updated 4/30/2008)