Health Effects
Looking for information on the health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke? The American Lung Association has the key information you need.
Smoking – Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the U.S., causing over 393,000 deaths per year. » Learn more
Secondhand Smoke – Secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard for people of all ages, and is estimated to cause close to 50,000 deaths each year. » Learn more
For more information on our advocacy efforts to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, click here.
Ready to quit smoking? To help adult smokers quit, the American Lung Association offers Freedom From Smoking®. The program teaches the skills and techniques that have been proven to help smokers quit. » Learn More
