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SMOKING

Health Effects

Smoking and the use of other tobacco products, including cigars and smokeless tobacco, causes or worsens numerous diseases and conditions. Some products also expose nearby people to toxic secondhand smoke.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., causing over 438,000 deaths per year.

Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide. Smoking-related diseases claim more than 480,000 American lives each year.