Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Tobacco use is the greatest cause of preventable disease and premature death in Ontario. Smoking causes lung and other cancers, respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease and stroke. There are many tobacco-related products such as cigarettes, cigars, hookah, waterpipes and chewing tobacco. Nicotine is the addictive chemical in tobacco. E-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, but can deliver nicotine. Policies and interventions can help to reduce e-cigarette use as well as tobacco use and related illnesses. These include: industry regulations, youth prevention, protection against second-hand smoke and cessation programs.
Substance Use and Harms Tool
Use this resource to explore epidemiological information on substance use and related harms in Ontario. The resource includes data on commercial tobacco use, vaping, nicotine pouch use, cannabis use, and substance-related health outcomes, including emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Results can be viewed by public health unit, age, sex, and, in some cases, substance type.
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