Carbon monoxide , a poisonous gas that replaces the oxygen in your blood, making your heart work harder and affecting lung function Arsenic , a carcinogen linked to lung, bladder, kidney, skin, and liver cancer Benzene, a carcinogen linked to an increased risk of leukemia Its not just the smoker whose health is harmed by tobacco
For many adults who smoke, quitting is difficult: nicotine is addictive, habits are ingrained, and behavioral cues remain powerful triggers
BANGKOK Bangkok city officials have announced a stringent new initiative to eradicate e-cigarette sales and usage around schools, with a target of achieving 100 per cent smoke-free environments
"For many workers, smoking has become part of their daily routine at work, which makes it extremely difficult to break." Employers should do as much as possible to help personnel who smoke kick their "deadly addiction", she said