Carcinogen

(Explanation) Side stream smoke, smoke coming out of the end of the cigarette, has higher concentrations of carcinogens than mainstream smoke, the smoke inhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke contains both mainstream and side stream smoke, so it can be very dangerous. III. (Main Idea): What are some solutions to be done about second-hand smoke? A. (Subpoint)…

Fracking is starting to become a problem in our country. Fracking is water mixed with chemicals pumped into big rocks at high pressure to get oil out of the ground. Fracking isn't all good fracking can cause earthquakes in the earth because of the holes it makes.it all started in the 1990s whn they figued out they could get oil out of fractured rocks with a easy metad of getting it. Fracking can produce oil for a cheaper price and create jobs but the damages it does to the earth is worse than…

industries lead to an increased risk of stomach cancer” (nobility.nlm.nih.gov). One of the reasons stomach cancer is increased in these occupations is due to environmental exposure to carcinogens. Environmental exposure to lead is also a factor in development of stomach cancer. Environmental exposure to carcinogens as well as environmental factors related to geography play a role in development of stomach cancer. Random chance also plays a role in the development of stomach…

people smoke hookah it is done in a social gathering, taking place in groups and among friends or family. Therefore, it has longer durations than cigarette smoking and larger amounts of smoking. The longer the smoking session, the more nicotine and carcinogens inhaled and settled in the lungs. A water pipe smoker can be exposed to approximately the same amount of tar and nicotine in 45-60 minutes as an entire pack of cigarettes. Additionally,, hookah smoke is known to contain higher levels of…

Plastic Bottles Are Just Big Trouble “50 billion plastic bottles are used each year in America, that’s enough to wrap around the world 190 times,” (Leithman). Even though plastic bottles are popular now, when they were first created in 1947, they were very expensive and not many people bought them. However, in 1960, high-density polyethylene was made and introduced to the public. As the demand for plastic bottles escalated, consumers produced more plastic bottles for cheap, while selling the…

society that has changed because it is recycled items mixed with garbage. She has also concluded that the overflow of garbage is harmful to environment because of the harmful, toxic chemicals that are released from the landfill which is known as carcinogen. Carcinogen is a chemical of “life-style” and factors of “diet” and “tobacco”. This harmful chemical has lead to cancer risks. As everyone can see that reducing waste is related to the environment in multiple ways. By recycling you could be…

We have all heard of the horrible side effects of smoking cigarettes for most of our lives. For the past several decades, there have been numerous anti-tobacco campaigns warning people about the harm they are bringing to themselves and others. Although we know the risks associated with cigarettes, there are still so many people today who do damage to their bodies by smoking. We must ask ourselves why nothing is being done to ban something so toxic. There is, however, a simple solution to this…

Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in men and women in the U.S. The main cause of lung cancer is smoking. (American Cancer Society Inc., 2015) Smoking weakens our body’s immune system due to the chemicals (carcinogens) that are found in cigarettes. I don’t think people realize how damaging these chemicals are to their bodies or maybe they do and just don’t think it will happen to them. Smoking not only causes cancer it also causes other health issues such as heart disease,…

The debate of genetically modified foods has existed as long as genetically modified foods have existed. Since there is allegedly no scientific evidence suggesting there may be health complications associated with eating genetically modified foods, there is ample room for controversy and doubt. As much speculation there is regarding genetically modified foods, it is important for the consumer to consider the cost, ethics, and scientific facts when deciding whether to purchase genetically…

is that it gives shampoo a certain viscosity that can appeal to many customers. Nevertheless, Cocamide DEA comes with consequential health hazards. DEA is known to react with other components in cosmetic compounds; it can form an extremely strong carcinogen called nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA). When this molecule is used, it is soaked up through our skin, meaning it could possibly cause stomach, esophagus, liver and bladder cancers. Recent studies have discovered that 98 shampoos sold by…