The primary purpose of this study was to examine tobacco use rates among Asian Americans residing in the Delaware Valley region and to determine the potential predictors of current tobacco use.  A comprehensive base-line needs assessment cross-sectional survey was conducted by ATECAR staff in 2000. 1374 Asian Americans in four Asian language communities (Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Cambodian) were recruited and over 1174 completed the surveys with an average response rate of 83%. The study revealed that the mean age of initiation of tobacco use was 18.3 years, 40.2% ever used tobacco and 29.6% current tobacco users. Males were more likely to be smokers. There were significant differences between never, current, and ex-smokers in gender, ethnicity, level of education, marital status, and employment status. A logistical regression analysis revealed that gender, age, occupation, and marital status were significantly correlated with current tobacco use. The findings suggest that intervention and prevention efforts need to focus on males and the role of the family in influencing smoking behavior. Research design, method and results will be presented.