Facts

For your health

Tobacco smoke is poisonous and classified as a "Group A carcinogen" a substance proven to cause cancer in humans. A lit cigarette contains 43 known carcinogens and more than 400 other toxins, including the addictive drug nicotine.

• Smoking increases your risk of heart attack and heart disease.
• Smoking increases your risk of cancer and other lung diseases.
• Smoking irritates your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
• Smoking agitates allergies and intensifies asthma attacks and bronchitis.