Nogueira JM, Haririan A, Jacobs SC, Cooper M, Weir MR
These are some of the known carcinogenic chemical compounds produced by a burning cigarette, according to the US National Institute on Drug Abuse: Acetaldehyde: used to produce acetic acid and butadiene Acrylonitrile: used in the manufacture of plastic Aminobiphenyl: prohibited in several countries Arsenic: a highly regulated potent poison Benzene: a toxin used as a pesticide, petrol and explosives manufacturing Beryllium: can cause a pulmonary condition called chronic berylliosis Cadmium: used to produce batteries and in nuclear fission processes Ethylene oxide: high doses cause acute poisoning Formaldehyde: an embalming fluids Furan: increases the risk of hepatocellular and bile duct tumours Hydrazine: used in rocket fuel, fuel cells, and pesticides Isoprene: used in the production of rubber Lead: causes microcytic anaemia and interferes with cognition Polonium-210: highly toxic, radioactive isotope o-Toluidine: causes DNA damage which results in tumours Inhaling tobacco smoke causes damage to many of the bodys organs and systems, according to Better Health Channel
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS In 2019, 2.5% of Asian American high schoolers and 0.4% of Asian American middle schoolers were current smokers, compared with 5.8% of high schoolers and 2.3% of middle schoolers overall
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