| Chronic exposure to nicotine may cause the following: coronary artery disease peptic ulcer disease reproductive disturbances esophageal reflux hypertension fetal illness and death delayed wound healing |
| Tobacco contains tar (numerous chemicals that cause a thick, sticky substance when smoked), about 2000 chemicals total. Tobacco and various components have been associated with an increase risk of cancer of various body organs. |
| Health Risk for Smokers nicotine addiction, decreased senses of taste and smell increased fetal death and disease if mother smokes lung disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer coronary artery disease, angina, heart attacks atherosclerotic and peripheral vascular disease, aneurysms, hypertension, blood clots, strokes oral, tooth, gum disease, including oral cancer |
| Health Risk for Nonsmokers increase risk of lung cancer over those not exposed to smoke in infants and children, an increased frequency of respiratory infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia), asthma, and decreases in lung function may experience (upon exposure to smoke) acute, sudden, and occasionally severe, reactions including eye, nose, throat, and lower respiratory tract symptoms. |