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Secondhand Smoke is Toxic

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Secondhand smoke has more than 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are toxic and cause cancer. You breathe in these chemicals when you are around someone who is smoking.

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Cancer-Causing Chemicals

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All are extremely toxic.

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Formaldehyde: Used to embalm dead bodies
Benzene: Found in gasoline
Polonium 210: Radioactive and very toxic
Vinyl chloride: Used to make pipes

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Toxic Metals

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Can cause cancer. Can cause death. Can damage the brain and kidneys.

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Chromium: Used to make steel
Arsenic: Used in pesticides
Lead: Once used in paint
Cadmium: Used to make batteries

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Poison Gases

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Can cause death. Can affect heart and respiratory functions. Can burn your throat, lungs, and eyes. Can cause unconsciousness.

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Carbon monoxide: Found in car exhaust
Hydrogen cyanide: Used in chemical weapons
Ammonia: Used in household cleaners
Butane: Used in lighter fluid
Toluene: Found in paint thinners

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Secondhand smoke

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It hurts you. It doesn\u2019t take much. It doesn\u2019t take long.

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Source Agency: Health and Human Services (HHS)
Captured Date: 2014-04-09 22:15:48.0
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