When heated and inhaled, it coats the lungs like grease, making it difficult to breathe
Physical health risks Physical health risks Tobacco smoke contains over 5,000 chemicals, many of which are poisonous including more than 70 which can cause cancer
In addition to nicotine, e-cigarette vapor includes potentially harmful substances such as diacetyl (a chemical linked to a serious lung disease), cancer-causing chemicals, volatile organic compounds and heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead
Recommendations To the US Congress Regarding Child Labor Enact legislation prohibiting children under age 18 from engaging in hazardous work on tobacco farms in the United States, including any work in which children come into contact with tobacco plants of any size or with dried tobacco leaves
This has led major manufacturers to pull further ahead - though they have already held a lead due to historically significant regulation