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What's So Bad About Tobacco?
Cancer. Heart disease. Emphysema. Smoking causes one in five deaths and millions of illnesses every year in the US. What toll is your habit taking?
 Cigarette Smoking
Cigarettes are dangerous and addictive. Find out what really happens when you light up.
 Cigar Smoking
Think cigars are a safe alternative to cigarettes? Think again.
 Secondhand Smoke
Smokers aren't the only ones being harmed by their habit. Secondhand smoke kills, too. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
 Smokeless Tobacco and How to Quit
Chewing tobacco and snuff are highly addictive, but users can kick the habit with a few twists on the methods that help smokers.
 Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health
Are menthol cigarettes any safer than regular ones? Just what is smoker's cough, anyway? Get answers to these and other frequently asked questions.
 Kids and Tobacco
How many children and teens use tobacco? What will get them to quit? Get some tips for keeping kids off tobacco.
 Women and Smoking
Cancer isn't the only worry for women who smoke. Learn how smoking affects fertility and causes problems during pregnancy.
 Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet
Find quick facts about tobacco and cancer.
 What's Your Tobacco Tally?
Tobacco isn't just bad for your health. It can hurt your pocketbook, too. Calculate how much you smoke and how expensive your habit is.
 
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