烟草使用的危险、尼古丁成瘾和戒烟的好处

For over 50 years, the true facts about the health risks of cigarette smoking were hidden from the public. Cigarette smoking is now the single largest preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Nearly one in every five deaths in the United States is smoking related, and tobacco use results in annual medical costs of more than $167 billion.

烟草使用的危险和吸烟的副作用

尼古丁成瘾、肺癌、二手烟、三手烟——烟草的负面影响不仅限于吸烟者。二手烟比通过过滤器吸入的烟雾毒性更大。残留的化学物质被定义为三手烟,很容易“粘附”在头发、衣服、家具和地板等物体上。使用下面的指南来了解有关烟草危害的更多信息。

了解有关此主题的更多信息

石棉、吸烟和肺癌

Together, smoking and asbestos exposure greatly increases the risk of developing lung cancer more than either substance alone. As a smoker, if you have been exposed to asbestos and developed respiratory disease, you should consider a qualified asbestos attorney to discuss your legal options.

戒烟对健康的好处

通过戒烟,吸烟者可以大大改善他们的生活质量,同时降低患与吸烟相关疾病的风险。

有多种戒烟疗法可供消费者使用,以帮助打破尼古丁成瘾的循环。不幸的是,某些疗法可能会对某些患者产生严重的副作用。

了解有关此主题的更多信息

重要的烟草政策变化

In October 2008, the city of San Francisco banned tobacco sales in pharmacies within city limits in the interest of public health.