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The harm of smoking
Last Updated September 17, 2024
Effects of smoking on the body
Tobacco contains more than 200 harmful substances, and smoking is associated with serious illnesses such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart and vascular disorders (myocardial infarction and angina pectoris). It is said to be related. The effects of smoking occur not only to smokers but also to those around them (passive smoking).
Image citation: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare e-Health Net Smoker's health impact page (prepared based on the report of the Study Group on Health Effects of Smoking and Healthy Smoking (August 2016) and provides sufficient evidence to estimate causal relationships)
Image citation: Leaflet "Don't smoke in front of children" (prepared by City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Business Division)
Beware of heated tobacco
The mainstream smoke of heated tobacco also contains nicotine and carcinogenic substances, which pollute the surrounding air.
Image citation: Leaflet "Don't smoke in front of children" (prepared by City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Business Division)
For more information, please refer to the Yokohama Non-smoking NOTE Tobacco Impact page.
Yokohama City Non-smoking NOTE Tobacco Impact Page
Inquiries to this page
Izumi Ward Health and Welfare Center Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section (313 on the third floor)
Telephone: 045-800-2445
Telephone: 045-800-2445
Fax: 045-800-2516
Email address: iz-kenko@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 829-242-943
