Basic Information

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SMOKING HARMS NEARLY EVERY ORGAN OF THE BODY

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.

Health Effects

Information on diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases.

Electronic Cigarettes

Information on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), their contents, and health effects.

Menthol Tobacco Products

Information on how they contribute to health disparities, how to prevent use, and help people quit.

Heated Tobacco Products

Information on heated tobacco products that come in many forms and heat actual tobacco leaves.

Secondhand Smoke

Information on secondhand smoke exposure, health effects, and smoke-free initiatives and resources.

Youth Tobacco Prevention

Find links to data, infographics, reports, national surveys, MMWRs, and other youth-related resources.

Legislation (archived)

Find selected actions of the U.S. Government regarding the regulation of tobacco sales, marketing, and use (excluding laws pertaining to agriculture or excise tax).