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Health Specific Substances Tobacco Effects

The Effects category focuses on tobacco-related effects on the human body. Sites appropriate for this category include consumer information, professional information, organizations, services, and personal experiences.

The primary method of organizing this information is by the type of tobacco-related effect. The types of effects include, but are not limited to:

  • Cancer,
  • Effects on the respiratory system,
  • Effects on the cardiovascular system,
  • Effects on the brain and nervous system,
  • Effects on the mouth and throat, and
  • Effects on reproduction and pregnancy.
Some sites focus on all effects resulting from a specific type of exposure. These are organized under "By Source of Exposure" and include:
  • Cigarette smoking,
  • Cigar and pipe smoking,
  • Smokeless tobacco, and
  • Secondhand smoke.
Sites not listed in this category:

Submit sites about the health effects of tobacco products on the mouth and throat. This includes, but is not limited to, effects on the gums, teeth, and larnyx.

By Source of Exposure

The By Source of Exposure category focuses on health effects due to specific sources of exposure to tobacco products, including:

  • Cigarette smoking,
  • Cigar smoking,
  • Pipe smoking,
  • Smokeless tobacco, and
  • Secondhand smoke.
Sites not listed in this category:

Submit sites about the health effects of smoking cigars and pipes.

Mouth and Throat

Sites about the health effects of tobacco products on the mouth and throat. This includes, but is not limited to, effects on the gums, teeth, and larnyx.
Submit sites about the health effects of tobacco products on the mouth and throat. This includes, but is not limited to, effects on the gums, teeth, and larnyx.
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