Smokers are 15-30 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers.
People that stop smoking are at lower risk of developing lung cancer compared to people that continue smoking.
Smoking has been identified as the number one risk factor for developing lung cancer.
Tobacco smoke is a mixture of more than 7,000 chemicals.
The chemicals found in smoke are known to cause cancer.
Smoking has harmful affects on every organ in the body.
Smoking can cause cancer, stroke, lung disease, and diabetes. The poisons found inside cigarettes weaken the body’s immune system and make it harder for the body to fight cancer cells.
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Cigarettes are responsible for approximately 480,000 deaths each year in the United States.
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Second-hand smoke is responsible for 41,000 deaths in the United States each year.
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Tobacco can increase blood pressure, cause erectile dysfunction, lower blood oxygen levels, and can cause poor lung function.
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Smoking can cause cancer in different parts of the body besides the lungs.
Resources to Quit Smoking
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on how to quit smoking and the proper steps for smoking cessation.
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
American Cancer Association
Center for Disease Control and Prevention