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Tobacco
Updated February 4, 2008
"There is NO risk-free level of secondhand smoke."
US Surgeon General
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Did you know that lung cancer kills more people each year than AIDS, liver cancer, or ovarian cancer? And that lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in North America? The evidence is also clear that second-hand smoke and smokeless tobacco products have dangerous health effects. The good news is that quitting smoking decreases not only your risk of cancer but also of heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease.
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| You can double your chances of quitting by following a cessation program. If you or someone you know needs help to quit smoking, go to QuitNow.ca. If you are a smoker facing upcoming surgery, you can reduce your risk of surgical complications by stopping eight weeks before surgery. |
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