Here are just some examples: Nearly half of all chronic smokers die from a smoking-related condition Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world Smokers under 40 are 5 times more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers Lung, tongue, throat, tonsil, oesophagus, bladder, kidney and stomach cancers are all more common in smokers For more information, see what are the effects of smoking
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Over the past decade, the nicotine use landscape has diversified, with the introduction of non-combustible products aimed at reducing exposure to toxins produced by smoking (8)
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