Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in France, with around 75,000 attributable deaths each year, according to the Santé publique France 2024 barometer. Tobacco consumption is associated with an increased risk of several cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute. In particular, it is the cause of more than 50% of bladder cancers in men and about 40% in women. "Tobacco use is the cause of more than 50% of bladder cancers in men and about 40% in women." National Cancer Institute What is bladder cancer? Tobacco does not stop at the lungs. Its toxins circulate throughout the body, all the way to the bladder where they can cause cancerous mutations. This disease affect... [Read more]