Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987, the day aims to draw global attention to the health risks associated with tobacco, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory illnesses
Four of these substances were classified as carcinogens, while eight others could potentially cause DNA damage leading to cancer or birth defects
Revenue from the tax increase, estimated at $32.8 billion annually, will pay for an expansion of childrens health care coverage
Cigarette smoke can irritate and damage your stomach lining, intestines, and other parts of your digestive tract
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