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The coal tars that make up the major portion of the smoke contain several dozen chemical compounds that have been implicated in cancer development, and a number that have been proven to cause cancer.

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  • smoking can cause damage to lungs normal alveolar sacs become enlarged and thinned over time and can lead to cancer. There is also risk of TB.
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What does tobacco smoke cause to people?

lung cancer............... simple


What do carcinogens in tobacco smoke cause?

lung cancer among other things


Does tobacco causes cancer?

Over time, yes. It can cause throat and lung cancer. And it may cause death.


What do carcinogens tobacco smoke cause?

lung cancer among other things


What are the possible cancers you could get from using tobacco?

tobaco use can cause liver cancer or lung cancer


What is the root cause of most types of cancer?

The sun can cause melanoma, a common cause of cancer. Tobacco can cause lung cancer. Carcinogens cause cancer but it isn't just them. Tobacco is a carcinogen but not every smoker gets lung cancer. Having a worse immune system can also increase chances of getting cancer.


What cancers do tobacco cause?

Lots of cancers Here are some of them: Lung Cancer Throat cancer Brain Cancer Mouth Cancer And lots more


What are some disease can tobacco cause?

Diseases that tobacco can cause: Oral cancer, Lung cancer. It can contribute to Heart Disease and Strokes. Tobacco has over 800 KNOWN toxic chemicals that can cause severe disease of ANY organ. These are just a FEW conditions. I suggest you contact the American Lung Association for further information.


How is tobacco bad for your health?

its really really bad, because it could cause lung cancer


What is the common cancer tobacco causes?

Lung cancer and mouth cancer.


What is the number one disease associated with tobacco?

Tobacco can cause multiple varieties of cancer (mouth, throat, lung, etc.) depending on how you use it.


What kinds of cancer can tobacco use cause?

lung, throat, mouth, bladder, kidney, pancreas, and cervix