The Health Impact of Tobacco
How Tobacco Harms Oklahoma
Tobacco use remains one of the most significant public health challenges facing Oklahoma today. Its effects reach far beyond the individual who uses tobacco products, impacting families, communities and our heath care system. Whether you use tobacco or not, you are impacted by the effects — and you may not even realize it.
The harms of tobacco
Tobacco Is Expensive. Our Health Pays the Price.
From cancer to heart disease, tobacco affects nearly every part and system of the body. It’s responsible for thousands of preventable deaths each year in Oklahoma and billions in heath care costs. Learn about tobacco’s devastating effects on physical health, how nicotine creates powerful addiction, the signs of addiction and how young peoples’ developing brains and bodies are impacted.
secondhand smoke
If There’s a Way In, Smoke Will Find It
You don’t have to use tobacco to be impacted by it. Secondhand smoke contains thousands of toxic chemicals, including dozens of carcinogens. This invisible threat affects everyone from infants to adults, causing respiratory problems, heart disease and more. Discover how secondhand smoke impacts health and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
quitting tobacco
The Benefits of Quitting Are Endless
Quitting tobacco is one of the healthiest things you can do — the benefits begin almost immediately. If you or someone you know is thinking about quitting, you can explore FREE resources, hear success stories and find tips to support your friends and family here.
get involved
Fight Back Against Tobacco’s Toll
Tobacco affects nearly every person it touches. Ready to fight back against its devastating health consequences? Find ways to get involved and protect Oklahoma families.