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Smoking is harmful to health. Quitting as early as possible is recommended.

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A factual index of tobacco records and health context

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Browse concise catalogue entries, brand groupings, package facts, and evidence-based notes about tobacco harm.

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Brands and variants

Names and category relationships as recorded in the catalogue.

Package notation

Each record identifies the reference unit as 1 Carton (10 Packs).

Nicotine dependence

Nicotine is addictive, and tobacco smoke exposes people to toxic chemicals.

Secondhand smoke

There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

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Tobacco smoke harms nearly every organ of the body

Combustible tobacco is linked to cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and harm to people exposed nearby. Stopping tobacco use brings health benefits at any age.

Read the WHO tobacco overview