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Tobacco
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Chemicals in Tobacco 4000 chemicals Carcinogens cause cancer Nicotine – the addictive drug that is found in all tobacco products Tar – a sticky, black substance in tobacco Carbon Monoxide – is a gas that blocks oxygen from getting into the bloodstream
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Other Chemicals Cyanide – poisonous gas used to develop photographs Formaldehyde – substance used as an embalming fluid Lead – a dangerous metal Arsenic – found in rat poison Ammonia – found in floor cleaner
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Types of Smoke Mainstream Smoke – smoke that is inhaled through a tobacco product and exhaled by the smoker. Sidestream Smoke – smoke that escapes from the tip of the cigarette. Environmental Smoke – is the combination of exhaled mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke.
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Smoking When Pregnant Chemicals pass through the placenta to the fetus. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and limits blood supply to the fetus. Carbon monoxide attaches to HEMOGLOBIN instead of oxygen which suffocates the fetus.
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Smoking When Pregnant Risk of miscarriage Risk of premature birth Low birth weight Slow growth rate Risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Risk of developing learning difficulties Increased risk of childhood cancer (lymphoma, leukemia)
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Smokeless Tobacco Contains 2 times the nicotine of cigarettes. Ingredients: Tobacco (duh), fiberglass, sugar, sweeteners, nicotine, carcinogens, chemicals Health Effects Leukoplakia – white, leathery, precancerous patches Tooth decay / Gum disease Mouth, jaw, stomach, and bladder
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