The list of illnesses caused by tobacco use is long and contains many of the most common causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, many forms of cancer, and vascular diseases.
Cigarette use alone, results in an estimated 430,000 deaths each year in the U.S., including 28,600 deaths in Florida. Secondhand smoke causes 50,000 deaths each year among adult non-smokers in the United States with 2,520 of those deaths among Floridians.
The Tobacco Prevention program Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County supports efforts to decrease exposure to secondhand smoke, inspire Floridians to quit smoking, and discourage youth from starting. The program works with local schools, government, and community organizations to educate and implement policies, systems, and environmental changes surrounding tobacco use.