Concept information
Preferred term
epidemiology of tobacco use and disease
Definition
- Tobacco use is the world's leading cause of preventable death, resulting in millions of deaths annually, more than deaths due to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. The use of tobacco products leads to nicotine addiction, making cessation much more challenging for those trying to quit. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Tobacco Use and Disease, Epidemiology of]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/epidemiology_of_tobacco_use_and_disease
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