Cancer and Tobacco Coalition

Meeting time

This group meets February, May, August, and November on a Tuesday from 12 – 1:30pm
We move as a diverse and unified force for cancer and tobacco prevention and treatment for all of Calvert County.
  • To reduce the use of tobacco products in the county
  • To reduce the burden of cancer-related morbidity and mortality
  • To reduce health disparities
  1. Increase cancer screening awareness
  2. Reduce youth tobacco and/or vape use
    
Screening tests can detect cancers early when they are most treatable, and the promotion of cancer prevention and routine screening is crucial in the fight against cancer."      - Maryland State Cancer Control Plan
Compared to the MD Value (10.1%), Calvert has a value of 11.9% which is higher and worse. Adults who Smoke
Compared to the MD Value (20.0), Calvert has a value of 22.6 which is higher and worse. Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer
Compared to the MD Value (12.7), Calvert has a value of 12.1 which is lower and better. Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer
Compared to the MD Value (19.9), Calvert has a value of 21.3 which is higher and worse. Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer
Compared to the MD Value (5.0%), Calvert has a value of 3.5% which is lower and better. High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days