5 Health Risks of Smoking and Tobacco

Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking kills more than 480,000 people each year in the United States.

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Cancer

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Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of cancer. Smoking causes cancer of the lung, head and neck, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, cervix, and esophagus.

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Heart Disease

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Smoking and tobacco use increase your risk of heart disease. Smoking damages the blood vessels and heart, making it more likely that you will have a heart attack or stroke.

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Stroke

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Smoking and tobacco use increase your risk of stroke. Smoking damages the blood vessels in the brain, making it more likely that you will have a stroke.

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Lung Disease

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Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of lung disease. Smoking damages the lungs, making it more likely that you will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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COPD

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COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD.

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5 Health Risks of Smoking and Tobacco

Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking kills more than 480,000 people each year in the United States.

Cancer

Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of cancer. Smoking causes cancer of the lung, head and neck, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, cervix, and esophagus.

Heart Disease

Smoking and tobacco use increase your risk of heart disease. Smoking damages the blood vessels and heart, making it more likely that you will have a heart attack or stroke.

Stroke

Smoking and tobacco use increase your risk of stroke. Smoking damages the blood vessels in the brain, making it more likely that you will have a stroke.

Lung Disease

Smoking and tobacco use are the leading causes of lung disease. Smoking damages the lungs, making it more likely that you will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

COPD

COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD.

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