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New research shows how Asian American women are affected differently by non-smoking rules and policies

September 17, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In a recent study, UC Davis researcher Elisa Tong found that the effectiveness of smoke-free regulations among Asian American women depends largely on socioeconomic status.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2008, 2009, American Legacy Foundation, Asian American, Elisa Tong, National Cancer Institute, Vol 28 No 39 | September 19 - September 25, adoption

Comings & goings

September 27, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The American Legacy Foundation recently appointed Dr. Benjamin Chu as the chairman of their board of directors. Dr. Chu is one of the three medical doctors and the only Chinese American to receive the chair title. “I am honored to take on the leadership of the foundation’s board, allowing me to continue to help educate the American public that tobacco is the number-one preventable cause of death in our country,” Chu said.

Filed Under: News, Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: American Legacy Foundation, Benjamin Chu, Chinese American, vol 27 no 40 | September 27 - October 3

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