Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association is active in the federal legislative and regulatory arenas to promote healthful policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use, especially among youth, as well as protecting non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke.
DID YOU KNOW? Tobacco products have lots of poisonous chemicals in them These toxic substances can destroy your body over time, especially your heart and lungs. Some of the thousands of chemicals found in cigarette smoke or smokeless tobacco are also found in other familiar things:
* Acetone – nail polish remover
* Hydrogen cyanide – insecticide
* Methanol – antifreeze
* Cadmium – batteries
* Hydrazine – rocket fuel
* Toluene – paint thinner
* Arsenic – used in pesticides
* Formaldehyde – embalming fluid
For helpful tips to quit smoking, visit:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/Quit-Smoking_UCM_001085_SubHomePage.jsp
DID YOU KNOW? Tobacco products have lots of poisonous chemicals in them These toxic substances can destroy your body over time, especially your heart and lungs. Some of the thousands of chemicals found in cigarette smoke or smokeless tobacco are also found in other familiar things:
* Acetone – nail polish remover
* Hydrogen cyanide – insecticide
* Methanol – antifreeze
* Cadmium – batteries
* Hydrazine – rocket fuel
* Toluene – paint thinner
* Arsenic – used in pesticides
* Formaldehyde – embalming fluid
For helpful tips to quit smoking, visit:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/Quit-Smoking_UCM_001085_SubHomePage.jsp