Tobacco Free Nebraska for a great state of health

Health Effects of Tobacco

Nebraska Tobacco Quitline:  1-800-784-8669

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, smoking harms nearly every organ of the body; causing many diseases and reducing the health of smokers in general. The links below will take you to pages with more specific information.

Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking — Detailed information about the impact of smoking on your health.

Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health — Answers questions about menthol cigarettes, what nicotine does to your body, and what's harmful in cigarette smoke, plus many other questions you might have.

Women and Smoking (including during Pregnancy) — Find out how smoking affects your health and the health of your baby and children.

Guide to Quitting Smoking — Learn about the effect of nicotine on your body and how tobacco use affects your health.

When Smokers Quit — The Health Benefits Over Time — From 20 minutes to 15 years, this link shows you the health benefits of quitting.


For more information, contact:
Tobacco Free Nebraska
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-2101
E-mail: TFN Info