Tobacco: The Smoker’s Gun A tool for trainers Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, Mauritius (Health Information, Education and Communication Unit) Tel: ,
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (1) 4000 chemicals 300 poisonous products 50+ cancer-causing products
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (2)
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (3) NICOTINE DRUG (heroin, cocaine) ADDICTION
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (4) NICOTINE Constricts blood vessels Increases blood pressure Increases heartbeat
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (5) CARBON MONOXIDE
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (6) CARBON MONOXIDE Causes fat deposits in arteries Reduces oxygen supply to blood and causes shortness of breath
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (7) TAR
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (8) TAR Causes cancer Damages the respiratory tract
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (9) ADDITIVES Acetone Nail polish remover Phenol Toilet cleaner Poison for rats Arsenic Rat poison DDT Insecticide
Constituents of Tobacco Smoke (10) ADDITIVES Cadmium Rechargeable battery Naphthalene Mothballs Steanic Acid Candle Wax