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What do long term scientific studies tell us about the health risks of smoking?

Can tobacco use ever be less harmful? Read about our search for reduced-harm products.

Find out why using Swedish-style snus is considered much less harmful than smoking.

We publish research data on our science website, which is written by scientists for scientists.

Read our views on the science and the risks associated with second-hand smoke.

For many people, smoking can be hard to quit - motivation and self-belief are key.