Health Sciences 1001A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Carcinogen, Coronary Circulation, Blue-Collar Worker
15 Apr 2015
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Most preventable cause of disease and premature death in canada. Every cigarette smoked reduces life expectancy by eleven minutes. More than 37 000 people die prematurely each year due to tobacco. An addiction involving physical dependence on nicotine. Poisonous and addictive substance found in tobacco. Responsible for many of the effects of tobacco brain. Addicted users must keep a steady amount of nicotine flowing to their. Nicotine addiction can start after smoking just a few cigarettes. Negative effects on nearly every organ of body and overall health. Related to more than two dozen diseases and health conditions. Contains more than 4000 chemicals which are carcinogenic and or irritate. Smoke contains carbon monoxide concentrations 400 x greater than what. Chemicals from cigarette smoking are stored in the body. Smokers live on average 10 to 15 years less than non-smokers. Side stream smoke tissues of the respiratory system is legally allowed in workplaces.
