Tobacco Use and Cancer Prevention for People with Disabilities
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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As cigarette smohttps://youtu.be/qD3fhlFv7yIking continues to remain the leading preventable cause of death in the United States more efforts are needed to prevent mortality rates. The CDC reports that cigarette smoking kills almost 1 in 5 adults each year, and the rate of current cigarette smoking is significantly higher among adults with a disability (27.8%) compared to adults without a disability (13.4%). The same trend is also prominent for E-cigarette smokers with 8% among adults with a disability compared to adults without a disabilities (3.9%). In an effort to mitigate the effects of tobacco use in people with disabilities, NCHPH, in partnership with the Disability Network for Tobacco Control and Cancer Prevention, hosted a Community of Practice (CoP) focused on advancing tobacco prevention and cessation among people with disabilities living in public and assisted housing. Participants gained practical skills to identify and collaborate with disability-led organizations, adapt cessation programs for accessibility, and build sustainable comprehensive partnerships that promote healthier communities.