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Assari, S., Najand, B., Pallera, J. A. and Farhoudian, A. (2025). Trends in Smoking and Flavored Tobacco Use in California: Black-White Disparities, 2003-2023. Glob J Epidemol Infect Dis, 1, 28-42. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41179648


DeAtley, T., Stone, M. D., Johnson, A. C., Mercincavage, M., Villanti, A. C., Wetter, D. W., Audrain-McGovern, J., Delnevo, C. and Strasser, A. A. (2025). Racial and ethnic variation in perceived relative harm of tobacco and nicotine products: an experimental study. BMJ Public Health, 2, e002723. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41262779


Llanes, K. D., Vijayaraghavan, M., Schneider, S., Ling, P. M., Hernandez, E., Brunetta, P., Song, A. V. and Durazo, A. (2025). Digital Smoking Cessation Preferences of Predominately Low-Income and Latino Residents of the San Joaquin Valley in California: Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res, e74105. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41213091


Bahelah, R. A., Agbonlahor, O., Grayson, B. and Dobbs, T. (2025). Racially-motivated discrimination distress and tobacco use outcomes among adolescents in the United States. BMC Public Health, 1, 3322. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41044748


Ghosh, D., He, X., Dasgupta, A., McCullers, A., Desai, B., Saavedra, T., Woodard, N., Aldana, V., Williams, B. R., Clark, E. M., Schootman, M., Park, C. L. and Knott, C. L. (2025). Residential segregation, housing cost, and smoking behaviors in Black Americans. Soc Sci Med, 118710. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41151115


Huh, J., Lee, R., Pickering, T. A., Oh, H. and Arpawong, T. E. (2025). Racial Trauma among Multi-Ethnic Minority Young Adults Affects Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Use Differently than among Mono-Ethnic Minority Young Adults. Subst Use Misuse, 14, 2154-2162. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41170778


Keum, B. T. and Tynes, B. M. (2025). Online Racism, Smoking Motives, and Loneliness Among Black Emerging Adults: The Role of Rumination and Vigilance. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41042454


Li, G. H., Wang, G. Y., Liu, L., Zhao, Y., Wu, X., Golden, A. R. and Cai, L. (2025). Ethnic differences in prevalence and behaviors of smoking and their association with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among the elderly in rural southwest China: A cross-sectional study. Tob Induc Dis. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41142092


Schurch, K., Meyer, S., Kohli, M., Minder, B., Kopp-Heim, D., Gamba, M., Buhne, C., Ludin, D., Freeman, J., Muzvondiwa, B., Held, L. M., Pano, O., Betancourt, C. I. K., Buhlmayer, L., Liwanag, H. J. and Frahsa, A. (2025). Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours towards smoking among people with migration experience: a global scoping review. BMC Public Health, 1, 3217. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41029587


Veyrier, C. A., Yombo Kokule, L., Ducarroz, S., Aparicio, C., Villalonga-Olives, E., Duracinsky, M., Cousin Cabrolier, L. and Yaya, I. (2025). Tailored intervention for smoking cessation among migrant smokers in health centers for precarious people in Paris: A co-design approach. Prev Med Rep, 103245. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41048596


El Hajj, D., Haddad, L. and Ferrell, A. (2025). Replication of a Culturally Tailored Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Arab American Men in North Carolina: An Exploratory Pilot Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 9. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41007596


Trigg, J., McEntee, A., Kostadinov, V., Hines, S., Fairweather, A. K., Guillaumier, A., Fischer, J., Bonevski, B., Smith, J. A., Wilson, C., Otieno, L. and Bowden, J. (2025). Tobacco cessation interventions in high-income countries with Chinese, Vietnamese and Arab people who smoke: a scoping review of outcomes and cultural considerations. BMJ Public Health, 2, e002956. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40919022


Naughton, F., Barnes, S., Gardener, C., Notley, C., Begh, R., Lindson, N., Waqar, S., Siegele-Brown, C. and Hope, A. (2025). Title: Designing Religiously Informed and Culturally Acceptable Tobacco Cessation Interventions for UK-Based Muslims. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40874663


Ramirez, A. G. (2025). Reducing tobacco-related disparities in Hispanic/Latino communities: progress and challenges since the 1998 Surgeon General's Report. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr, 70, 274-280. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40795910


Wang, X., Chen, Y., Wen, X., Xiao, Y., Li, X., Chen, J., Huang, Y. and Deng, R. (2025). Association between depressive symptoms and smoking intensity with ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, China: a moderated mediation model. BMC Psychol, 1, 940. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40830507


Salam, L., Lee, J., Abdelhalim, G., Paschall, M. J., Inoue-Terris, V., Mohrez, H. and Alnahari, S. (2025). Commit to Quit: Results of a Community-Driven Tobacco Intervention for Arab American Women. J Immigr Minor Health. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40719920


Sundar, A. N., Cox, L. S., Leavens, E. L. S., Brown, A., Mayo, M. S., Ahluwalia, J. S. and Nollen, N. L. (2025). Characteristics of Black Adults Who Never Achieved 24-Hours of Abstinence in a Smoking Cessation Trial: Implications for Improving Treatment Response. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40693755


Carter-Bawa, L., Binstock, J., Vielma, A. G., Shoulders, E. N. and Adams-Campbell, L. (2025). EmpowerHer-a smoke-free future: a feasibility study examining the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally concordant tobacco treatment intervention in African American women. Pilot Feasibility Stud, 1, 75. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40450357


Nakitende, J., Kirabira, A., Aryaija-Karemani, A. and Tumwesigye, N. M. (2025). Tobacco Use Patterns and Associated Factors Among Youth in Kampala's Informal Settlements: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bwaise. Res Sq. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40470237


Regalado, S. and Duong, J. (2025). Tobacco product use among youth: the intersection of sexual identity and race/ethnicity. J Ethn Subst Abuse, Jan-19. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40560867


Assari, S., Barsha, R. A. A., Egboluche, C. and Sheikhattari, P. (2025). The CEASE Tobacco Cessation Controlled Trial for Low-Income Racial and Ethnic Minority Participants: Key Predictors of Success. Glob J Cardiovasc Dis, 1. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40191287


Assari, S., Najand, B. and Sheikhattari, P. (2025). Hopelessness and Smoking among Black Adults. Open J Med Sci, 1. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40191643


Hsu, R. and Tong, S. T. (2025). Disparities in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Immigrants and Potential Barriers to Care. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40261488


Marsh, E. L., Sayette, M. A., Fraundorf, S. H., Pedersen, S. L., Creswell, K. G. and Goodwin, M. E. (2025). A comprehensive analysis of craving in smoking cue-exposure research: Differential associations across racial identity and sex. J Psychopathol Clin Sci. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40193438


Reisner, S. L., Johnson, N., Chen, J. T., Marini, M., LeBlanc, M. E., Mayer, K. H., Oendari, A., Bright, D. M., Callender, S., Valdez, G., Khan, T. and Krieger, N. (2025). Analyzing multiple types of discrimination using implicit and explicit measures, comparing target vs. Dominant groups, in a study of smoking/vaping among community health center members in Boston, Massachusetts (2020-2022). Int J Equity Health, 1, 110. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40264155


Rosales, R., Zelaya, D. G., Hevey, B., Moreno, O., Chavez, S. J., Figuereo, V., Colby, S. M. and DeBlaere, C. (2025). Double Jeopardy: Does Intersectional Discrimination Moderate the Relationship Between Acculturation and Cigarette Dependence Among Latinx Sexual Minority Men Current Smokers?. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40232668


Brett, E., Slear, J., Goniewicz, M. L. and King, A. (2025). Biomarkers of Nicotine and Tobacco Carcinogen Exposure in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Black Adults Receiving a Brief Smoking Reduction Intervention. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40126122


Chan, R. C. H., Lam, M. S., Mao, L., Prankumar, S. K. and Wong, H. (2025). Intracommunity intersectional discrimination and its impact on psychological distress and smoking behavior among sexual minority men from minority ethnic backgrounds. Soc Sci Med, 117723. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40022957


Espinosa, A., Ruglass, L. M., Conway, F. N., Pattanshetti, S., Ostroff, J. S. and Sheffer, C. E. (2025). Sex Differences in Cigarette Smoking Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black All of Us Participants: The Relative Importance of Sociodemographic Characteristics and Social Determinants of Health. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40053216


Kiran, T., Halder, P., Sharma, D., Mehra, A., Goel, K. and Behera, A. (2025). Distribution and association of depression with tobacco consumption among middle-aged and elderly Indian population: nested multilevel modelling analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional survey. J Health Popul Nutr, 1, 61. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40033402


Park, R. A., Allen, A. M., Prabhudesai, D., Kelly, E. E., Rothers, J. L. and Nollen, N. (2025). Smoking Cessation in Black Adults: Differences by Sex and Age. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40105729


Pike Moore, S., Fryer, C. S., Lee, E. and Sterling, K. L. (2025). Unpacking the complexities in racial and ethnic discrimination and tobacco use and cannabis co-use behaviors among young adults in the U.S. Addict Behav Rep, 100593. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40125547


Stanfield, J., Dunlop, A. L., Barr, D. B., Corwin, E. J., Panuwet, P., Yakimavets, V. and Brennan, P. A. (2025). Perceived racial discrimination and tobacco and cannabis use in pregnant Black Americans: The mediating role of depressive symptoms. Drug Alcohol Depend, 112660. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40154101


Young, C. D., Katki, H. A., Cheung, L. C., Rivera, M. P., Robbins, H. A., Aldrich, M. C., Blume, J. D., Chaturvedi, A. K. and Landy, R. (2025). Individual- and Group-Level Disparities Between Racial and Ethnic Groups in Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Criteria. JAMA Netw Open, 3, e252172. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40146107


Castro, Y., Velasquez, J. E., Guerra, Z. C., Londono, T., Moore, J. R. and Heydarian, N. M. (2025). A Spanish-language Adaptation of the Brief Wisconsin Inventory of Smoking Dependence Motives among Mexican and Mexican-American Adults Who Smoke. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39976524


Chen, Y. (2025). Examining the dynamics of tobacco dependence and psychosocial influences: A random intercept-latent transition analysis. J Health Psychol, 13591053251322276. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40013330


Cohn, A. M., Elmasry, H., Niznik, T., Pickworth, W., Smith, M. A., Margaritis, W. D., Wyatt, R., Dunn, D., Hedeker, D., Murphy, J., Audrain-McGovern, J. and Villanti, A. C. (2025). Racial and ethnic differences in topography and subjective effects among young adults in response to smoking their usual brand menthol or nonmenthol cigarette. Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39992758


Dai, H. D. (2025). Trends in Cannabis and Tobacco Use by Racial and Ethnic Groups Among U.S. Youth: 1991-2021. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39961983


Ivlevs, A. and King, R. M. (2025). Emigration and tobacco smoking among those staying behind. J Migr Health, 100305. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39975702


Seegulam, V. L., Washington, C. J., Surendran, P. P., Falise, A. M., Gomez-Manjarres, D. and Lopez-Quintero, C. (2025). Cigarette Smoking Patterns Among Racial and Ethnic Groups With Chronic Lung Diseases During the COVID-19 Pandemic. AJPM Focus, 3, 100310. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39963202


Ward, M. M. (2025). Smoking Intensity and Mortality Across Age, Sex, and Race/Ethnicity Subgroups in the USA. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40016591


Watson, R. J., Lawrence, S. E., McCauley, P. S., Wheldon, C. W., Fish, J. N. and Eaton, L. A. (2025). Examining tobacco use at the intersection of gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity using national U.S. data of sexual and gender diverse youth. Addict Behav, 108246. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39798355


Zvolensky, M. J., Brown, R. A., Shepherd, J. M., Brown, J. T., Redmond, B. Y. and Alcocer, S. (2025). Impacto - A single-arm open-label pilot trial of a digital-based integrated smoking cessation program for Spanish-speaking Hispanic individuals who smoke: Development, feasibility, engagement, and clinical outcomes. J Subst Use Addict Treat, 209632. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39864556


Buckner, J. D., Sullivan, J. M., Buenrostro, C. M., Clausen, B. and Zvolensky, M. J. (2024). Racism and cannabis-related problems among Black adults who smoke cigarettes: The role of negative emotions in responses to experiencing racism. Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39621394


Harris, C. D., Dutra, L. M., Donaldson, C. D., Bradfield, B., Russell, S., Baum, L. and Zhang, X. (2024). Racial and nonracial discrimination and tobacco use among high school students in California. Soc Sci Med, 117574. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39657517


Wu, J., Ranker, L. R., Origgi, J. M., Ma, J., Hao, D., Benjamin, E. J., Cornacchione Ross, J., Xuan, Z., Wijaya, D., Fetterman, J. L. and Hong, T. (2025). Protecting historically marginalized groups or targeted marketing? A computational analysis of individuals engaging with public and protected cigar-branded tweets. Drug Alcohol Depend, 112516. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39689499


Zvolensky, M. J., Clausen, B. K., Pathak, N., Wein, P. Y., Redmond, B. Y., McClure, E. A. and Viana, A. G. (2024). Racial/ethnic discrimination and racial trauma: Concurrent evaluation among Black adults who smoke in the United States. Psychol Addict Behav. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39666470


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