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By Hannah Evans, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. There are more than 16 million Americans living with a disease caused by smoking. Cigarettes contain several ingredients and, when burned, create smoke that contains thousands of chemicals, some of which are known cancer-causing agents. Those who smoke are at risk of developing disease and dying from smoking-related illnesses. 

Potential Risks of Tobacco Use
Smoking can cause harm to nearly every organ of the body. Regardless of one’s age, gender, race, or ethnicity, tobacco use can increase the risk of premature death. Cardiovascular (heart) disease, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the three major causes of smoking-related death. There are 12 different cancers linked to tobacco use, including but not limited to lung cancer, colon and rectum cancer, and mouth and throat cancer.

From the Bluffton High School Athletic Director:

Pirate Football plays Ottawa Hills in regional semis at Napoleon High School, Chuck Buckenmeyer Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10.

Tickets are available online ohsaa.org/tickets or at the gate; Adult $12 Student $9.

The game will be livestreamed: 

https://www.bcsnapp.com/watch and/or https://www.bcsnnation.com/wp-con...

It will also be on the radio at 93.1-The Fan Woof Boom Radio, Lima.

It will also be on Lounge Media Group: 

https://tinyurl.com/loungemediagroupradio/