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... as much as 40 percent in parts of the South and Appalachia. [iii] Tobacco use has been found to be one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities because its use disproportionately impacts people based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, mental health, income level, education level, and geographic location. [iv] , [v] , [vi] Achieving health equity relies heavily on eliminating tobacco ... use. Our ability to continue to make progress against cancer relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer prevention and care. ACS CAN is pursuing fact-based tobacco control policies at the local, state and federal levels that aim to reduce disparities and improve ...