Cigarette smoking is a culturally significant practice that dates back thousands of years. Smoking, especially cigarette smoking, exposes the body to a multitude of hazardous toxins, despite the social and historical importance of the habit. Nicotine and tar are well-known carcinogens, but cigarettes also include a frightening assortment of compounds that are more often found in industrial and home items.
If you light up a cigarette without realizing what you’re inhaling, you may be able to kick the habit for good. In this article, we will explore the common and disturbing uses of some of the harmful chemicals included in cigarettes.
An Element for Batteries: Cadmium
One of the most prevalent heavy metals used in battery production is cadmium. It is known to be carcinogenic and very poisonous, with the potential to severely harm the kidneys. Cigarette smoke contains cadmium, and breathing it in adds to the body’s buildup of the metal, which may cause serious health problems down the road.
A Less Dense Fluid:
Butane
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