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Tar in Tobacco: Sticky Substances That Trigger Lung Cancer

Author KOMPAS.com - Every time a cigarette is burned, not only is the smell of tobacco inhaled, there is a sticky, toxic, and dangerous substance that sneaks into the lungs, namely tar. Tar is a harmful substance from tobacco burning that contains carcinogenic compounds, attaches to the lungs, and can cause various serious diseases such as lung, throat, and respiratory system damage. Unfortunately, there are still many who do not realize that tar is a very harmful substance to health, even deadlier than nicotine. Here's the explanation! Also read: Substances in Cigarettes That Are Carcinogenic Tar is formed from the process of burning tobacco. Reporting from the National Cancer Institute, ta... [Read more]

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