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
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The SF CAN Menthol Task Force, a partnership of UCSF researchers, the City of San Francisco, and community advocates, is working to educate San Franciscans about the health effects of flavored tobacco products
