Question

Which statements are myths about nicotine and tobacco use? Check all that apply.

Smokeless products don’t cause cancer.
Vaping and smoking e-cigarettes are not harmful to the body.
Tobacco products can cause type 2 diabetes.
Filters can make cigarettes safer to use.
Occasional use of nicotine and tobacco products does not have health risks.
Smoking accounts for more than 80% of lung cancer cases in the US.

Answer 1

Myths (check these):
- Smokeless products don’t cause cancer. — Myth. Smokeless tobacco increases risk of oral, pancreatic and other cancers and other harms.
- Vaping and smoking e‑cigarettes are not harmful to the body. — Myth. E‑cigarettes deliver nicotine and other toxicants that can harm lungs, cardiovascular system and cause addiction.
- Filters can make cigarettes safer to use. — Myth. Filters do not make smoking safe and have not meaningfully reduced smoking‑related disease; they may change the pattern of harm.
- Occasional use of nicotine and tobacco products does not have health risks. — Myth. Even occasional use increases addiction and cardiovascular risk and is not without harm.

Not myths (true statements):
- Tobacco products can cause type 2 diabetes. — True. Smoking is linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Smoking accounts for more than 80% of lung cancer cases in the US. — True. Cigarette smoking is responsible for roughly 80–90% of lung cancer cases.