28 Facts About Tobacco smoking

Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and ingesting the smoke that is produced.

Tobacco smoking was introduced to Eurasia in the late 17th century by European colonists, where it followed common trade routes.

The first report of a Tobacco smoking Englishman is of a sailor in Bristol in 1556, seen "emitting smoke from his nostrils".

Tobacco smoking was introduced around 1600 by French merchants in what today is modern-day Gambia and Senegal.

The English language term Tobacco smoking appears to have entered currency in the late 18th century, before which less abbreviated descriptions of the practice such as drinking smoke were in use.

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Tobacco smoking is an agricultural product processed from the fresh leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana.

Rates of Tobacco smoking have leveled off or declined in the developed world.

Some studies show that Tobacco smoking can be linked to various mental health complications.

Children of Tobacco smoking parents are more likely to smoke than children with non-Tobacco smoking parents.

One study found that parental Tobacco smoking cessation was associated with less adolescent Tobacco smoking, except when the other parent currently smoked.

Results showed that restrictive home Tobacco smoking policies were associated with lower likelihood of trying Tobacco smoking for both middle and high school students.

Some smokers argue that the depressant effect of Tobacco smoking allows them to calm their nerves, often allowing for increased concentration.

Similarly, Tobacco smoking has been shown to follow distinct circadian patterns during the waking day—with the high point usually occurring shortly after waking in the morning, and shortly before going to sleep at night.

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a global public health concern.

Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs, with smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), emphysema, and various types and subtypes of cancers (particularly lung cancer, cancers of the oropharynx, larynx, and mouth, esophageal and pancreatic cancer).

Cigarette Tobacco smoking has been associated with sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Regular cigar Tobacco smoking is known to carry serious health risks, including increased risk of developing various types and subtypes of cancers, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, periodontal diseases and teeth loss, and malignant diseases.

Rates of Tobacco smoking have generally leveled-off or declined in the developed world.

Passive smoking is the inhalation of tobacco smoke by individuals who are not actively smoking.

Tobacco smoking has been described an anaphrodisiac due to its propensity for causing erectile dysfunction.

Two broad debating positions exist on this front, the "pro-Tobacco smoking" argument suggesting that heavy smokers generally do not live long enough to develop the costly and chronic illnesses which affect the elderly, reducing society's healthcare burden, and the "anti-Tobacco smoking" argument suggests that the healthcare burden is increased because smokers get chronic illnesses younger and at a higher rate than the general population.

Tobacco smoking industry is known to be one of the largest global enterprises in the world.

Ceremonial smoking of tobacco, and praying with a sacred pipe, is a prominent part of the religious ceremonies of a number of Native American Nations.

In provinces of Canada, Tobacco smoking is illegal in indoor workplaces and public places, including bars and restaurants.

In Victoria, Tobacco smoking is restricted in railway stations, bus stops and tram stops as these are public locations where second-hand smoke can affect non-smokers waiting for public transport, and since 1 July 2007 is extended to all indoor public places.

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In New Zealand and Brazil, Tobacco smoking is restricted in enclosed public places including bars, restaurants and pubs.

In Romania Tobacco smoking is illegal in trains, metro stations, public institutions and public transport.

The causation model argues that Tobacco smoking is a primary influence on future drug use, while the correlated liabilities model argues that Tobacco smoking and other drug use are predicated on genetic or environmental factors.