Tobacco smoke contains over 70 known carcinogens, including acetaldehyde, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, formaldehyde, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs), and radioactive elements like polonium-210
(These memos were not made public until 1998 as part of the State of Minnesota's lawsuit against the tobacco industry.) Lewin recognized that the CMA's history on tobacco control was a problem
While tobacco companies advertise that e-cigs can help users quit smoking traditional cigarettes, dont be fooled by the marketing claims
Tobacco warning labels are a useful tobacco control tool, however research has shown that attention to warnings and exposure to current health warning labels is lowest among individuals with lower education and income 17,18