# Tobacco smoking

Risk factor · id `core:tobacco-smoking` · Cardiovascular Atlas · release `73130c34862e2d06` (public)

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Also called: Smoking, Tobacco

## In plain language

The smoking of tobacco, as opposed to smoking other substances.

## Technical summary

MeSH concept M0510199, the preferred concept of descriptor D000073869, describes tobacco smoking as the form of smoking that involves tobacco. MeSH introduced the heading in 2018, and its history note says to use Smoking for 2008-2018. This identity states nothing about risk, exposure level or cessation.

## Connected pages

- Related to: Heart-healthy living (`cardio:heart-healthy-living`)

## Provenance

Content hash: 529c639c10e59897acc09a5dd7819243a74b5b61df962b63ea72aa4621f91d15
Last substantive edit: 2026-10-14
Evidence last checked: 2026-10-14