How many people die each year from heart and artery disease caused by cigarettes?

Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart and artery diseases. It is estimated that smoking contributes to approximately 480,000 deaths each year in the United States alone, with a significant portion of these deaths attributable to Heart disease. Globally, smoking is responsible for about 11% of all deaths from heart disease, highlighting its severe impact on public health.