ARAB / CHALDEAN AMERICAN

There are at least 350,000 Arab and Chaldean Americans in Southeast Michigan, the largest population outside of the Middle East. The majority have come from Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Egypt. According to data gathered by ACCESS, approximately 38.9% of Arab and Chaldean adults in Michigan smoke. In addition to cigarettes, smoking tobacco through a water pipe – also called Argileh, Narghile, Hookah, or Shisha is a practice more common among adults and youth in this community than in other communities.

Arab and American Chaldean Council (ACC)

111 W. 7 Mile

Detroit Mi 48203

Tel: 313-369-4750

Fax 313-368-8297

Contact:  Wali AlTahif  (walia@myacc.org)

Website:  www.myacc.org 

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)

6450 Maple Rd.

Dearborn, MI 48126

Tel: ACCESS main #: 313-216-2202 / Manal Direct: 313-216-2232 / Bashar Direct: 313-216-2233

Fax: 313-584-3622

Contact:  Manal Said (msaid@accesscommunity.org) or Bashar Shamo (bshamo@accesscommunity.org)

Website:   www.accesscommunity.org