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Smoking Kills

New Study Confirms the Dangers of Smoking

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking kills more than 480,000 people each year. That's more than the number of people who die from car accidents, breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined.

A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine confirms the dangers of smoking. The study found that smokers are more likely to die from a variety of causes, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory disease. The study also found that the risk of death is higher for people who smoke more cigarettes per day and for people who start smoking at a younger age.

The study's findings are a reminder of the importance of quitting smoking. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. There are many resources available to help you quit, including the CDC's SmokefreeTXT program and the National Cancer Institute's SmokefreeTXT website.