Smoking and Your Health
Tobacco has been a part of the history of the United States since colonial times. The settlers that arrived from England began to grow tobacco as part of their farming operations. Tobacco plantations were very plentiful in the south and farmers sold or traded the tobacco for goods and services that they needed. Because of the easy availability of tobacco, people began to use it to smoke.
Through most of the history of the United States, tobacco was used without hesitation by the population. It was also accepted as a part of the normal culture of the country. It was used for enjoyment of the smokers, was used as chewing tobacco and was even used medically. However, not much was known about the long-term effects that smoking had on people.
In the late 20th Century, the medical field began studies to see what effect smoking and smoking products had on people. In the course of these studies, smoking and tobacco use was tied to many health concerns. The usage of tobacco was tied Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Oral Cancer and Heart Disease. These dangers led to the Surgeon General of the United States to mandate warnings be placed on cigarette packages and in advertisements that smoking can pose a danger to people's health.
We has put together a sampling of some of the information related to tobacco and health issues. Please take a look at the information:
Tobacco History
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The History of Tobacco - information and timeline of the developments of tobacco in the new world.
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Tobacco History - helpful site discussing the developments in the tobacco industry over time.
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Tobacco Exhibit - useful and informative resource showing the history of Tobacco through online information.
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History of Smoking - informative site providing information and resources on the history of smoking and tobacco usage.
Heart Disease and Heart Attacks
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Congestive Heart Failure - article showing the effects of smoking on the heart.
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Information About Tobacco - helpful information outlining the various health risks involved in tobacco usage.
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Smoking and Heart Disease - informative resource talking about the dangers of heart disease among smokers.
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Health Effects of Smoking - information from the CDC providing information on the effects of smoking and tobacco on the heart.
Emphysema
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Emphysema Causes - useful description of what is Emphysema and some possible causes.
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Emphysema Information - health information on the causes of Emphysema and the problems of smoking and tobacco.
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Smoker's Lung - informative website providing data on Emphysema and how smoking has an effect on health.
Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Risk Factors - discussion of the risk factors of tobacco and smoking usage among people.
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Harm of Smoking - information on the harms of smoking and how quitting can improve lung quality and overall health.
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Smoking and Lung Cancer - general information on Lung Cancer and the damage that smoking can cause on lungs.
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Lung Cancer Information - overview on Lung Cancer including symptoms and treatment of the disease.
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Lung Cancer Prediction Tools - helpful interactive tools helping to identify potential of becoming a Lung Cancer victim.
Surgeon General Warnings and Reports
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1964 Report on Smoking - informative site discussing the original 1964 Surgeon General Report on the dangers of smoking.
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Surgeon General's Warning - information and overview of the report on the hazards to health of smoking and tobacco usage.
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History of the Surgeon General's Report - comprehensive history of the report on smoking by the U.S. Surgeon General.
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Tobacco Product Labeling - wording that is used and background on the mandated wording of tobacco products.
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Surgeon General - official site of the Office of the United States Surgeon General which outlines the duties of the office.
Oral Cancer
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Oral Cancer Facts - helpful overview of the dangers and causes of Oral Cancer.
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Tobacco and Oral Cancer - useful information and data on the dangers of tobacco and Oral Cancer.
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Smokeless Tobacco - official government site and factsheet with information about tobacco and cancer.
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Chewing Tobacco and Cancer - educational material on the risks associated with using chewing tobacco and the risks of cancer.
Tobacco Health Information
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Tobacco Information and Resources - helpful information providing a wide range of information on tobacco.
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Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products - drug information and potential problems of cigarette usage along with other tobacco related products.
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Tobacco Information and Data - useful collection of information on topics such as tobacco history, tobacco usage and how to stop using tobacco products.
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Smoking Information for Kids - information from PBS Kids on what to tell your kids about the dangers of smoking.
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Tobacco Free Kids - resources for parents on keeping kids from tobacco products through education.
Tobacco has played a tremendous part in the history of the United States. Tobacco farmers have been a big part of the agriculture area in the early years of the country. We hope you enjoyed this look at the past, present and future of the tobacco industry.
