Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the US, according to 2014 findings. Each year in the US, an estimated 480,000 preventable deaths — about one out of every five deaths — are the result of diseases caused by the use of tobacco. About 40,000 of these deaths are from conditions related to secondhand smoke. Research has shown that smoking takes an average of 10 years off a person’s life. Tobacco use has been found to increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and chronic respiratory disease.
More about tobacco use in the US:
- More than 15% of the adult population in the US smoke cigarettes, which equates to more than 40 million people.
- Every day in the US, more than 3,000 people less than 18 years old smoke a cigarette for the first time.
- Tobacco use is estimated to cost the US more than $290 billion US Dollars (USD) as a result of medical care and lost productivity.
By Allison Boelcke
, Former Writer
Allison Boelcke, a digital marketing manager and freelance writer, helps businesses create compelling content to connect with their target markets and drive results. With a degree in English, she combines her writing skills with marketing expertise to craft engaging content that gets noticed and leads to website traffic and conversions. Her ability to understand and connect with target audiences makes her a valuable asset to any content creation team.