Is nicotine itself a carcinogen, or is it the other things in cigarettes

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4000 compounds are created by cigarettes many of which are toxic or carcinogenic. 43 known carcinogens are in mainstream smoke.

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Source: The List of Additives in Cigarettes | quitsmoking.about.com

Description: Over 4000 chemical compounds are created by burning a cigarette, many of which are toxic and/or carcinogenic. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia are all present in cigarette smoke. Forty-three known carcinogens are in mainstrea

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Is nicotine itself a carcinogen, or is it the other things in cigarettes

4000 compounds are created by cigarettes many of which are toxic or carcinogenic. 43 known carcinogens are in mainstream smoke.

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