TOB - Health Risks (Lesson)

Health Risks

Welcome to, “Health Risks.” We will look at the different chemicals that are in tobacco products and why those chemicals are dangerous to overall health.

Health Risk Presentation

Watch the video to learn more about Health risks.

The new law in Georgia states that people can't purchase tobacco until they are 21 years old. This law took effect in 2020.

What's in a Cigarette? Toluene (Industrial Solvent) Stearic Acid (Candle Wax) Nicotine (Insecticide) Paint Cadmium (Batteries). Butane (Lighter Fluid) Hexamine (Barbeque Lighter) Methanol (Rocket Fuel) Arsenic (Poison) Ammonia (Toilet Cleaner) Carbon Monoxide Acetic Acid (Vinegar) Methane (Sewer Gas)

E-Cigarettes

Download and read the article. Links to an external site.

What parents need to know about Nicotine?

Download and read the article. Links to an external site.

Stop Smoking - Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the United States.

Effects of Smoking and Your Health

What's in a Cigarette?

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