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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.
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