Tobacco kills about 37 000 canadians a year. Of the smokers tobacco doesnt kill, the 4000 chemicals in cigarettes cause all of the smokers to be at high risk for:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD,
including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) - Lung Cancer
- Cancer of the mouth, lip, throat and voice box
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Leukemia
- Coronary heart disease (e.g., heart attacks)
- Circulatory problems
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol (LDL)
- Pneumonia
- Influenza (the "flu")
- The common cold
- Peptic ulcers
- Tooth decay (cavities)
- Gum disease
- Osteoporosis
- Sleep problems
- Cataracts