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How much carbon dioxide does the air we breathe in contain?

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Around 0.04%

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How much carbon dioxide is in the air that we breathe out?

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Around 4%

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How much oxygen does the air that we breath in contain?

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Around 21%

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How much oxygen is in the air we breath out?

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Around 16%

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What percentage of lung cancer deaths are attributed to smoking?

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90%

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What is COPD and what percentage of deaths from it are attributed to smoking?

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  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

- 80%

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What percentage of deaths from heart disease are caused by smoking?

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17%

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Along with nicotine, how many chemicals are found in tobacco smoke and how many of them are poisons that can cause cancer?

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Somewhere between 5000-7000 chemicals are found in tobacco smoke, with at least 60 of them being poisons that can cause cancer.

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What are 4 of the most dangerous chemicals found in tobacco smoke?

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  • tar
  • carbon monoxide
  • oxidant gases
  • benzene
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Describe the dangers of tar in tobacco smoke…

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  • lungs are lined with tiny hair like structures to catch and sweep germs away
  • if your lungs are coated in tar it is harder for them to move effectively
  • take contains carcinogens which encourage the development of cancer cells
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How can smoking affect bone strength?

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  • can cause brittle bones, leading to osteoporosis
  • toxins in smoke can prevent construction cells in bones from doing their work
  • toxins can upset the balance of hormones, such as oestrogen
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How can smoking cause impotence?

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  • smoking affects blood vessels, including those that must dilate to achieve an erection

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