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Tobacco Dying to smoke

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U. S. More than 400,000 Americans die from tobacco-related causes each year. Most of them started to smoke before they were 18 years old.

Tobacco contains addictive substances. That’s why it’s tough to quit once you start to use it.

Pam started smoking as a child, and eventually paid for it with her life.

Get the story about the effects of smoking on Pam’s health.

Learn the facts about the hazards of cigarettes.
Find the answer for avoiding and quitting cigarettes.

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