Smoking-attributable periodontitis in the United States: findings from NHANES III
Naphthalene is associated with anemia, liver and neurological damage, while acrylamide and acrylonitrile have been associated with cancer and other health issues
Before using it, check with your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications with which it might interfere
SHS is also linked to the following: Cancer of the larynx, pharynx, brain, bladder, stomach and breast, among others Cancers in children: lymphoma, leukaemia, liver cancer and brain tumours Lung infections such as bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia A weakened immune system, resulting in more colds and infections The effects of SHS can be immediate, according to Cleveland Clinic: 5 minutes after inhalation: stiffens the aorta as much as smoking a cigarette would 2030 minutes after inhalation: causes excess blood clotting and also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke 2 hours after inhalation: increases the chance of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and can trigger a heart attack or other more fatal cardiac event Who is most at risk