Smoking

Here you will find information about quitting smoking, the risks associated with exposure to second-hand smoke, youth and tobacco use, relevant legislation and smoking in the workplace.

Smoking is the primary cause of premature death and disease in Ontario.

In Ontario smoking causes:

• About 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and almost 80% in women.
• Other cancers such as pancreatic, stomach, bladder, kidney, cervical, oesophageal, laryngeal, oral and leukemia.
• Smoking-related cardiovascular disease which is responsible for more than 6,000 deaths a year.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (including emphysema & chronic bronchitis) which is the third leading cause of smoking-related adult death.

Fact Sheets

Water Pipe Smoking - Share the Facts

Myths and Facts about Tobacco Use