(Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010-07) Aguirre-Zero, Odette; Greene, Marion; Wright, Eric
Tobacco use is associated with a variety of harmful consequences, including increased risk of numerous cancers; coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases in adults and children; and pregnancy complications. In addition, tobacco use imposes a considerable economic burden, accounting for $190 billion annually in healthcare expenditures and productivity losses.