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    What Is Asbestos?

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    Chrysotile asbestos-another form of asbestos-has produced tumors in both animals and humans. This form of asbestos also produces mesotheliomas in people who are constantly exposed to it because of their occupations, as well as people who reside near asbestos mines and factories. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that plagues the protecting lining of the majority of the human body's internal organs, which is called the mesothelium. Because the main cause of this cancer is asbestos…

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    Today, citizens all over the world are bombarded with abundant of campaigns that persuade people to stop smoking. To enumerate, the production and sale of cigarettes not only have a negative impact on human health, it can even cause death. Smoking also affects the children around you with second-hand smoking. When a teenager starts smoking and they continue to do so, it can greatly affect their future ahead of them. Cancer sticks contain over 4,000 chemicals that that contain cancer-causing and…

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    cigars are the leading cause of lung cancer. The user inhales the tobacco smoke through the mouth, leading directly down the airways and into the lungs. Once inside the body, the tobacco seriously attacks the immune system. The damaged immune system then allows the body to create an error or mutation in bodie’s DNA. As time goes bye, the user’s body creates more and more of these mutations. The mutations create cancer cells throughout the body. The smoker’s lungs are so infected that it becomes…

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    Marijua Research Paper

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    Marijuana also affects the physical aspects of the human body. Marijuana smoke cause respiratory problems, increased coughing and production of phlegm and acute chest illnesses like bronchitis and lung infection. Marijuana also increases heart rate from 20% to 100% within a short period of smoking. Marijuana smoke is made up of toxic chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen cyanide that may irritate the bronchial passages and lungs. Marijuana would affect the respiratory system. The drug would also…

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    out of tobacco, becoming very popular throughout the country; not only were they very popular, but they were very addictive. Before the 1940’s no one feared the consequences of smoking cigarettes until cancerous cells began to be found within the human body. Soon after the discovery changes were made to cigarettes to deem them as a “safer” product for the public to continue to use. In the 1950’s cigarette companies decide to make filtered cigarettes as a way…

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    Disadvantages Of Smoking

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    very dangerous to an individual’s life. Smokers’ population is increasing immensely in day to day life. Not only adults but also underage children also started smoking in today 's world. Cigarettes contain toxins and chemicals which are poisonous to humans’ body. Smoking is a silent killer which can kill an individual slow and steadily by giving more agony before their death. Their fantasy of smoking will lead to destruction of health and their lives. Smokers can never become happy and cannot…

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    Lung Cancer Lung Cancer is a hell no matter what form it comes in. The worst part about this cancer is not what it does to you but what it does to your loved ones. It destroys relationships with family members and causes so much stress. Bills pile on top of other bills and for what, to treat a family member that will die from this horrible plague. Wanting to believe that you haven't screwed up in life to make the man upstairs mad. No there is no treatment to cancer but hope. Hope is all people…

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    According to an article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July 2016, the researcher clarifies,”Most people know that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and other major health problems.” (1). There are various reported statistics and research-based articles that can undoubtedly support this statement. In addition to the support, the information reveals several ways on how the deadly side effects can harm those who come in contact with smoking daily even though they…

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    other chronic health problems. Lung cancer being one. Other metals are present in smoking but aren’t as pertinent. Mercury is not very commonly inhaled in dangerous amounts but still can be found naturally. It can be dangerous when released from rocks, volcanoes and forest fires. It is then released naturally throughout the atmosphere. However, airborne mercury contamination results mainly from human activities. The main activities include: Burning of coal, oil, wood that contain mercury, if not…

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    Radon is a naturally occurring element that does not harm humans in the outdoors. However, it can build up inside buildings and can cause cancer. Because of this, the EPA and other environmental organizations are requiring increased testing and mitigation. This will affect homeowners, homebuilders, schools, and the workplace. Radon is everywhere in our environment. Radon comes up from the ground and into our home and schools. Colorless and odorless, radon is a decay product of radium (Radon…

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