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Smoking prevalence based on racial/ethnic group and gender for 2008.
| Females | Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 20.6% | 23.5% | 22.0% |
| African American | 17.8% | 25.6% | 21.3% |
| Latino | 10.7% | 20.7% | 15.8% |
| American Indian/ Alaska Native | 22.4% | 42.3% | 32.4% |
| Asian American | 4.7% | 15.7% | 9.9% |
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.4
