American Cancer Society and children's environmental health

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protecting the fetus and the child
from environmental hazards

a healthy environment
for all children

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American Cancer Society
Michael Thun, MD Vice President, Epidemiology & Surveillance Research 1599 Clifton Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30329	Phone: (404) 329-5747 Fax: (404) 327- 6450 email: mthun@cancer.org URL: http://www.cancer.org

Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education and service. Geographic focus: national Membership: 48 divisions nationwide, over 3 million volunteers Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, education, grantmaking, lobbying, research, technical assistance, training
Children's Environmental Health Activities
ACS work focuses on children's issues when matters involving childhood cancer care or risk factors are involved. ACS works to limit the access that children have to tobacco. Comprehensive school health education is a particular priority for us, especially in teaching about tobacco and diet.

Updated: 7/27/2006