Brock Gerber Clarence Sconiers
Produces second-hand smoke Causes accidental fires Causes death prematurely
Over 4,000 chemicals Can cause lung cancer Causes disease and premature death
Ban public smoking
Deadly fires Cause injury Why are they so deadly? Where and when the fire ignites Age
Create a “fire-safe” cigarette Don’t burn unless smoked Modify cigarette properties contentId=228784
Second-hand smoke Fires Cancer Lung cancer most prevalent Heart Disease Stroke Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Emphysema Bronchitis
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Smokers are more likely to die early Smoking causes cancers and disease What to do to stop this? Ban cigarette sales Economic reasons won’t allow this Government regulations on cigarettes Less harmful chemicals Less addicting
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