CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Doug Hogan * * * "West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 27% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and over 36% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state. West Virginia  more