While nicotine is the chemical that keeps people addicted to smoking, there are over 60 known carcinogens in tobacco cigarettes, and thousands of other compounds that can affect things like nicotine uptake, and it is these chemicals that cause serious damage
But its been tricky to prove causation, because air pollution comes from so many placeswildfires, yes, but also tailpipes and factories
There are also many products on the market used specifically for eliminating smoke odor that can be found in local hardware stores, like spray cleaners and air purifiers
While the majority of the cigarette is burned, the plastic filter, contaminated with tobacco, formalin, and other chemicals, is left behind
Smoking has been proven to negatively impact those suffering from type-2 diabetes in a variety of ways