Tobacco use continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable death in the US, according to the CDC.
Smoking, vaping, and other forms of tobacco all expose your body to toxic chemicals, including nicotine, which is highly addictive and makes it difficult to quit using.
Nicotine and related toxins are linked to high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, and increased risk of many cancers, according to the AHA.
Even so-called safer forms of tobacco such as vaping may be just as harmful, some research suggests.
If you don't use tobacco, don't start, health experts recommend.
If you do, stopping tobacco use can improve your health.
Strategies such as creating a plan, managing stress, finding social support such as an accountability partner, and creating other healthy habits can help to quit smoking.