Basic Information
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.
Learn more about the harmful effects of smoking, smokeless tobacco, and secondhand smoke from the resources below and find out about resources that address prevention.
- Health Effects
Information on diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. Also find information on the health effects of smoking during pregnancy. - Secondhand Smoke
Find information on secondhand smoke exposure, health effects, and smoke-free initiatives and resources. - Smokeless Tobacco
Information on smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and snuff. - Tobacco Industry and Products
Descriptions of legislation related to the tobacco industry and its products. Also, links to the largest public cache of tobacco industry documents.
Also check out quit smoking and youth campaigns.
- Quit Smoking
For support in quitting, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669); TTY 1-800-332-8615. - Youth Tobacco Prevention
Educational resources and materials, such as videos, tip sheets, and posters.
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Contact Us:
- CDC/Office on Smoking and Health
4770 Buford Highway
MS K-50
Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov
