Cigarette smoking is one of the major health problems in Western countries and is
the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.
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More than 30% of cancer-related deaths are due to tobacco use.
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Worldwide, tobacco is estimated to be responsible for approximately 3 million deaths
yearly.
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