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In 2005, the prevalence of smoking in the U.S.
was highest among American Indian/Alaska Natives (32.0%) and next highest
among non-Hispanic Whites (21.9%), followed by non-Hispanic Blacks (21.5%),
Hispanics (16.2%), and Asians (13.3%) (CDC, 2006).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2006). Tobacco use among
adults—United States, 2005. MMWR 55:1145–1148.
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