Tobacco Smoke & Health

The Tobacco Smoke and Health topic includes research on combustible tobacco products and the health effects of combustible tobacco smoking, including the prevention, treatment, and outcomes of use.

Using tobacco products increases a person’s risk for serious health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Environmental exposure to tobacco smoke, often called secondhand smoke, can also increase a person’s risk for serious health problems.