Fast facts
- Carbon monoxide and nicotine both put a strain on the heart by making it work faster
- Chest pain, shortness of breath and a productive cough are all symptoms of chronic bronchitis
- Tar and other chemicals in cigarettes can cause mouth, throat and lung cancer.
Did you know?
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK, with around 78,000 people dying annually from causes directly related to smoking.