ISSUES IN HEALTH; Tobacco not just a sacramental plant

From: The Ojibwe News | Date: November 12, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Pagano, Jean
Ojibwe News, The
11-12-2004
Tobacco has long been a ceremonial and sacramental part of Native
tradition. Yet the use of tobacco products in Native life extends beyond
the realm of the sacred and has health implications for Natives in general.

Lung cancer accounts for the largest number of cancer deaths among Native
Americans. Natives rank third behind African Americans and whites for the
incidence of lung and lung-related cancers. Cardiovascular disease is the
leading cause of death among Natives and tobacco use is one of the risk
factors identified for this affliction.

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