Poisonous Substances in Cigarette Tobacco

Abd Razak, Dzulkifli (1995) Poisonous Substances in Cigarette Tobacco. The Sun.

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Abstract

Cigarettes contain thousands of poisonous substances. Therefore, it is imperative that attempts be made to end unnecessary exposures to cigarette smoke, and prevent unnecessary exposure to cigarette smoke to prevent suffering. The situation is even more dangerous in the case of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) which contributes significantly to 'passive smoking. (see, Megazine, April 13, 1995). This is because the amount of chemicals/poisons found in ETS can range from twice to 50 times as much, compared with normal (mainstream) cigarette smoke. Some of these are as follows: Nicotine:It has twice the amount of ETS relative to "mainstream" smoke. 2 times Tar:It has two to five times the amount of ETS relaive to "mainstream" smoke. Carbon monoxide:It has five times the amount of ETS relative to "mainstream" smoke. Hydrogen cyanide:It has four to six times more ETS relative to "mainstream" smoke. Toluene:It has six to eight times more ETS relative to "mainstream" smoke. Nitrosamine (carcinogen): It has 50 times the amount of ETS relative to "mainstream" smoke.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1190-1270 Toxicology. Poisons
Divisions: Koleksi Naib Canselor (Vice Chancellor Collection) > Profesor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak > Newspaper Clippings
Depositing User: Mr Noorazilan Noordin
Date Deposited: 03 May 2017 08:28
Last Modified: 03 May 2017 08:28
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/33798

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