"Some of the carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) in tobacco smoke are absorbed from the lungs and get into the blood. From the blood, they are filtered by the kidneys and concentrated in the urine." ~~ Dr Visal A Khan Smoking is systemic, and the chemicals in tobacco do not stop effecting your body until after quitting smoking your immune system has a chance to restore … [Read more...] about Tobacco Smoke Effects Moves From the Lungs to the Kidneys
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What’s in a Cigarette?
There are different risks with different forms of smoking, and cigarette smoking is associated with the greatest risks. The most recognized are: lung cancer mouth cancer chronic lung disease But why is smoking so popular if smoking cigaretteare the leading cause of cancer? Watch this video to learn how cigarettes are actually a drug delivery device and why … [Read more...] about What’s in a Cigarette?
Four Million People Die Each Year From Smoking – Equal to 27 747’s Crashing Every Day
"Four million people die from tobacco related diseases yearly. This is equivalent to twenty-seven 747 airplanes full of passengers crashing every day." "Every eight seconds someone in the world dies from a tobacco-related disease." "The number of tobacco related deaths are estimated to increase to 10 million in 2030; 7 million deaths will occur in developing countries, … [Read more...] about Four Million People Die Each Year From Smoking – Equal to 27 747’s Crashing Every Day
Cigarette Ingredients and Composition
Cigarettes look deceptively simple, consisting of paper tubes containing chopped up tobacco leaf, usually with a filter at the mouth end. In fact, they are highly engineered products, designed to deliver a steady dose of nicotine. Cigarette tobacco is blended from two main leaf varieties: yellowish 'bright', also known as Virginia where it was originally grown, contains … [Read more...] about Cigarette Ingredients and Composition
Smoking Effects on Your Body
There are over 60 known cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. While nicotine itself isn't thought to be carcinogenic, the highly addictive drug is toxic and potentially lethal in large doses Apart from its use in tobacco products, nicotine is a scheduled poison under the Therapeutic Goods Act. Along with nicotine, smokers also inhale about 4,000 other chemicals. … [Read more...] about Smoking Effects on Your Body
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