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You may be surprised to learn where some of the harmful chemicals in cigarettes are also used: 1,3-Butadiene: used in rubber manufacturing Arsenic: a poison Benzene: an industrial solvent, made from crude oil Beryllium: used in nuclear reactors Cadmium: used in batteries Chromium: used to manufacture dye, paint and car alloys Formaldehyde: used in science labs and mortuaries Polonium-21: a highly radioactive element Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: a group of dangerous chemicals found in oil and coal, including benzo(a)pyrene Many of these chemicals are found in everyday products or some workplaces
As a lucrative crop, tobacco has been the subject of a great deal of biological and genetic research
Nicotine gum or a clinician-approved NRT plan can handle the physical withdrawal, while ordinary gum, unsalted seeds, or a nicotine-free pouch can step in to replace the familiar mouth-and-hands routine
It provides evidence-based, practical guidance that can be adapted to local contexts