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Name three main substances found in tobacco
Carbon monoxide, tar and nicotine
Which component of cigarettes causes addiction?
Nicotine
The substance in cigarettes that affects oxygen transport in the red blood cells.
Carbon Monoxide
Can smoking lead to increase in blood pressure? ( Yes/No)
Yes
The chemical found in cigarettes that causes yellowing of teeth is called ......
Tar
Breathing smoke from another persons cigarettes is called ..............
Passive smoking
Which disease is commonly associated with long term smoking of cigarettes?
Lung cancer
What are some of the social and economic effects of smoking and addiction ?
Social stigma, Increased spending on cigarettes, Increased expenses on health, Increased risk of unemployment
How does smoking impact oral health
Increased risk of oral cancer, yellowing of teeth, bad breath, Increased chances of dental infections
Which carcinogenic chemicals are present in cigarettes?
Arsenic, Formalaldehyde
Which toxic heavy metal is found in cigarettes?
Lead
Which chemicals in cigarettes causes bad breath ?
tar
