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Every day, more than 3,000 kids in the United States become new, regular daily smokers. The smoking rate for Asian Americans increases seven-fold from middle school (4.4 %) to high school (33.1%), the... Details >

Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership  

Smoking is responsible for 87% of the lung cancer deaths in the United States. In 1993, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer death 22.3% among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This guide was developed for youth who are interested in becoming tobacco control advocates, but are not sure where to start. The guide provides (1) an overview of tobacco control issues and their imp... Details >

Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership  

This kit is designed to aid those working in tobacco prevention and control within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The goals are threefold, including increase awareness of As... Details >

Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership  

Asian Americans have the lowest smoking prevalence rates among adults of all racial/ethnic groups. This fact sheet provides information on Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and tobacco, including data... Details >

American Lung Association  

Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death for all groups, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 AAPIs will die each year from tobacco-r... Details >

Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership