Trends Mol Med 24:129143 Takarada T, Nakamichi N, Kawagoe H, Ogura M, Fukumori R, Nakazato R, Fujikawa K, Kou M, Yoneda Y (2012) Possible neuroprotective property of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in association with predominant upregulation of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in astrocytes
Difference 2 Type of Smoke Passive smokers inhale sidestream smoke which is MORE concentrated in key toxins This is the counterintuitive finding most people don't know: sidestream smoke (from the burning tip) contains higher concentrations of carbon monoxide (5x higher), nicotine (3x higher), and several carcinogens than the mainstream smoke the active smoker inhales
Since Tobacco Free Florida launched in 2007, the state has worked to combat this leading cause of preventable death through comprehensive education and prevention programs
Theres no safe threshold for tobacco use