Global Efforts to Address Tobacco Use and Cancer

New research by Public Health Scotland ( PHS ) suggests there have been no cases of cervical cancer in immunized women. Tobacco is a major risk factor for cancer, with the International Agency for Research on Cancer reporting at least 20 million people being diagnosed and 9.7 million lives being lost in 2022. Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death, can be caused by smoking tobacco. The HSE Stop Smoking Service is a free support service for those wanting to quit smoking and can be reached at 01 897 6124 or by email at [email protected].