6. Substance use
Michael Giffin, Louisa Jorm, Lee Taylor and Margaret Thomas
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin Supplementary Series
15(2) 12 - 30
Published: 2004
Abstract
Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of morbidity and premature mortality, particularly from cardiovascular disease; cancers of the lung, larynx, and mouth; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking also contributes to risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and low birthweight. Tobacco smoking is estimated to kill approximately half of all its long-term users.https://doi.org/10.1071/NB04S23
© NSW Department of Health 2004
