Cancer Prevention - Smoking - Be Smoke Free
Smoking causes about 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals and at least 60 of these chemicals are cancerous. Tobacco use has been linked to many cancers: lung, lip, mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, kidney and bladder. Tobacco use also increases the risk of colorectal, cervical and possibly breast and liver cancer.
What you can do:
- If you smoke, quit or cut down on the amount you smoke
- Do not chew tobacco
- Protect your family, keep your home and car smoke-free and avoid second-hand smoke
- If you are a non-smoker, avoid second-hand smoke
Relatee Resources
Canadian Cancer Society - Smoking and Tobacco
Canadian Cancer Society - Smokers’ Helpline
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Smoking, Heart Disease and Stroke
Ontario Lung Association - Smoking and Tobacco
