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  • Tobacco
  • Second-hand smoke
  • Healthy body weight
  • Physical activity
  • Diet
  • Alcohol
  • Sun/UV exposure
  • Pollutants
  • Radiation
  • Breastfeeding
  • Hormonal therapy
  • Vaccination and infections
  • Screening
  • Others
  • Pharmaceutical drugs

Do all forms of tobacco cause cancer?

Yes. All forms of tobacco cause cancer.

The greatest risk comes from combustible forms (tobacco smoke), since most cancer-causing substances are produced during the burning process.

  • What types of tobacco products are used in Europe?
  • Does tobacco use cause cancer? What percentage of cancer is caused by smoking?
  • Do all forms of tobacco cause cancer?
  • What are the cancer-causing substances in tobacco?
  • Does nicotine cause cancer?
  • Can other factors modify smoking-related cancer risks? What if I drink alcohol and smoke tobacco?
  • Is water-pipe smoking safe?
  • Can I reduce my risk of developing cancer or dying of cancer if I quit smoking?
  • What can I do to quit smoking?
  • What can I do to quit smokeless tobacco use?
  • Can I reduce my risk of cancer if I reduce the number of cigarettes I smoke?
  • What are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
  • Are e-cigarettes less harmful than conventional cigarettes?
  • What might happen when I try to stop smoking?
  • Does my smoking influence others’ smoking?
  • Is smoking more common in certain subgroups of the population?

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