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Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones.
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Health Effects
Information on diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. -
Secondhand Smoke
Information on secondhand smoke exposure, health effects, and smoke-free initiatives and resources. -
Smokeless Products
Information on smokeless products, such as chewing tobacco and snuff. -
Youth Tobacco Prevention
Find links to data, infographics, reports, and other resources.
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Tobacco Products
Find fact sheets on products and information on tobacco brand preferences and tobacco industry marketing. -
Healthy People 2020
Science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of the nation. -
Related Resources
Links to resources for clinicians as well as government, non-profits, and international resources.
- Page last reviewed: February 7, 2017
- Page last updated: February 7, 2017
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