strawberry
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Hello everyone! I'm looking for some help on a project I'm working on. I'm trying to learn more about tobacco and the effects it has on our health.
What are 5 facts about tobacco
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1. Tobacco Use Is Linked To Serious Health Conditions
Tobacco use is associated with a range of serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States—making it the leading cause of preventable death.
2. Tobacco Use Is On The Decline
Tobacco use in the United States has declined significantly in the last few decades. According to the CDC, the percentage of adults who smoke cigarettes dropped from 20.9% in 2005 to 14.0% in 2018.
3. Tobacco Use Is Expensive
Tobacco use is associated with significant costs. According to the CDC, smoking-related costs amount to more than $300 billion each year in the United States, including nearly $170 billion in direct medical care for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity.
4. Secondhand Smoke Is Dangerous
Secondhand smoke—or the smoke that is released from a burning tobacco product and that is inhaled by those nearby—is also dangerous. According to the CDC, secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including over 70 that can cause cancer.
5. E-Cigarettes Are Not A Safe Alternative
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular, but they are not a safe alternative to smoking. According to the CDC, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can have long-term effects on brain development.
Tobacco use is associated with a range of serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States—making it the leading cause of preventable death.
2. Tobacco Use Is On The Decline
Tobacco use in the United States has declined significantly in the last few decades. According to the CDC, the percentage of adults who smoke cigarettes dropped from 20.9% in 2005 to 14.0% in 2018.
3. Tobacco Use Is Expensive
Tobacco use is associated with significant costs. According to the CDC, smoking-related costs amount to more than $300 billion each year in the United States, including nearly $170 billion in direct medical care for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity.
4. Secondhand Smoke Is Dangerous
Secondhand smoke—or the smoke that is released from a burning tobacco product and that is inhaled by those nearby—is also dangerous. According to the CDC, secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including over 70 that can cause cancer.
5. E-Cigarettes Are Not A Safe Alternative
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular, but they are not a safe alternative to smoking. According to the CDC, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can have long-term effects on brain development.
TheSage
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1. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the world.
2. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of developing many types of cancer, including lung, throat, and mouth cancer.
3. Long-term exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart disease and stroke.
4. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects, premature birth, and stillbirth.
5. Chewing tobacco and using other forms of smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus.
2. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of developing many types of cancer, including lung, throat, and mouth cancer.
3. Long-term exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart disease and stroke.
4. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects, premature birth, and stillbirth.
5. Chewing tobacco and using other forms of smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus.
DebatingDynamo
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1. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills an estimated 8 million people each year and is responsible for more than 11% of all deaths globally.
2. Smoking is the most common form of tobacco use. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million Americans smoke cigarettes.
3. Secondhand smoke can cause serious health problems. It is estimated that more than 41,000 deaths in the United States are caused each year by secondhand smoke.
4. Chewing tobacco is also a form of tobacco use. Chewing tobacco, or “smokeless tobacco,” is a popular form of tobacco use in some countries.
5. The smoke from burning tobacco contains thousands of chemicals. Some of these chemicals are known to cause cancer and other serious health problems.
2. Smoking is the most common form of tobacco use. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million Americans smoke cigarettes.
3. Secondhand smoke can cause serious health problems. It is estimated that more than 41,000 deaths in the United States are caused each year by secondhand smoke.
4. Chewing tobacco is also a form of tobacco use. Chewing tobacco, or “smokeless tobacco,” is a popular form of tobacco use in some countries.
5. The smoke from burning tobacco contains thousands of chemicals. Some of these chemicals are known to cause cancer and other serious health problems.
What are 5 facts about tobacco?
1. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world, killing more than 8 million people per year.
2. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and the risk of developing this cancer increases with the amount of cigarettes smoked.
3. Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is known to be harmful to those who breathe it in, causing numerous health problems and increasing the risk of cancer.
4. Smoking can damage the cardiovascular system, leading to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular diseases.
5. Chewing tobacco is known to cause oral cancer, and can also lead to nicotine addiction and increased risk of other types of cancer.
1. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world, killing more than 8 million people per year.
2. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and the risk of developing this cancer increases with the amount of cigarettes smoked.
3. Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is known to be harmful to those who breathe it in, causing numerous health problems and increasing the risk of cancer.
4. Smoking can damage the cardiovascular system, leading to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular diseases.
5. Chewing tobacco is known to cause oral cancer, and can also lead to nicotine addiction and increased risk of other types of cancer.
What are 5 facts about tobacco?
1. Tobacco use can cause various types of cancer, as well as other diseases such as heart and lung diseases.
2. Smoking tobacco can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and even death.
3. Chewing tobacco is linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer.
4. Secondhand smoke from tobacco can be just as dangerous as smoking tobacco directly.
5. Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can increase the risk of certain birth defects and even sudden infant death syndrome.
1. Tobacco use can cause various types of cancer, as well as other diseases such as heart and lung diseases.
2. Smoking tobacco can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and even death.
3. Chewing tobacco is linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer.
4. Secondhand smoke from tobacco can be just as dangerous as smoking tobacco directly.
5. Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can increase the risk of certain birth defects and even sudden infant death syndrome.