How is tobacco used?

Dried tobacco leaves are mainly used for smoking in cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and flavored shisha tobacco. They can also be consumed as snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco and snus. Tobacco use is a risk factor for many diseases, especially those affecting the heart, liver, and lungs, as well as many cancers. read more

The tobacco product landscape is rapidly changing, and use of emerging tobacco products is increasing, particularly among youth. In 2014, e-cigarettes became the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students, surpassing cigarettes. read more

Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products. Tobacco contains nicotine, an ingredient that can lead to addiction, which is why so many people who use tobacco find it difficult to quit. read more