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Tobacco Facts A single puff has more than 4000 harmful chemicals. At least 43 of these chemicals are cancer causing agents. 400,000 people die each year from smoke related illness. What Is In Tobacco Nicotine-the addictive drug found in tobacco. • Makes user crave more. Tar-thick dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns. • Coats the lining of the lungs. • Causes diseases What Is In Tobacco Carbon monoxide-colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns. • Prevents the body from getting oxygen. Methanol-a poisonous liquid known to cause blindness. Cyanide-a deadly poison. Formaldehyde-an acidic gas Forms Of Tobacco Cigarettes-made from shredded tobacco leaves. • Filters may reduce the amount of tar and nicotine but not the harmful chemicals. • Flavored cigarettes may taste and smell sweet, but produce more nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide. Forms Of Tobacco Cigars and pipes • Cigars contain 25 times more carbon monoxide and up to 400 times the nicotine than cigarette smoke. • Cigar and pipe smokers are more likely to develop cancer of the lip, mouth and tongue than nonsmokers. Forms Of Tobacco Smokeless tobacco • Placed in mouth • Just as addictive as smoking. • Higher risk of cancer of the mouth, esophagus, larynx and pancreas. • Leads to development of gum disease and stomach ulcers. Tobacco’s Effect On The Body Respiratory System • Damages the alveoli, fragile, elastic air sacs in the lungs where CO2 and O2 is exchanged. • Emphysema-disease that destroys the alveoli. • Lung cancer-smokers are 12-22 times more likely to develop lung cancer. Tobacco’s Effect On The Body Digestive System • Use of tobacco increases risk of cavities and gum disease. • Dulls the taste buds. • Causes stomach ulcers. • Linked to cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and pancreas. Tobacco’s Effect On The Body Nervous System • Reduces flow of oxygen to the brain leading to a stroke. Excretory System • Smokers are twice as likely to develop bladder cancer. Circulatory System • Linked to heart disease by causing arteries to narrow.