Tobacco use

Tobacco use refers to the practice of consuming the tobacco plant, most commonly through smoking, but also through other methods such as chewing and snuffing. The plant is part of the genus Nicotiana and of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family.

History

Tobacco has a long history of use by indigenous peoples in the Americas, who cultivated the plant and used it for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. The practice was later adopted by European settlers and spread worldwide with the age of exploration.

Health effects

Tobacco use is a leading cause of many serious health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and COPD. It is also associated with a number of other cancers, as well as with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Prevention and cessation

Efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco use include legislation, public health campaigns, and cessation aids such as nicotine replacement therapy and quit smoking programs.

Society and culture

Tobacco use has significant societal and cultural implications, influencing everything from public health policy to social norms and attitudes. It is also a major economic force, with the global tobacco industry generating billions of dollars in revenue each year.

See also

• Health effects of tobacco
• History of tobacco
• Tobacco industry
• Tobacco control
• Smoking cessation

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