If you thought that nicotine is the only harmful component of cigarettes, you aresadly mistaken. Apart from the usual stimulant nicotine, cigarette smoke containstar, which is made up of more than 4000 chemicals including around 60 known carcinogenicchemicals, nearly all of them are deadly. Some are also the cause of lung & heartdisease and emphysema. Some are known for their adverse effects on bones and skins.You might be surprised to find the names of some of the deadly chemicals in yourcigarette smoke. Some of them are as follows: Cyanide, Benzene, Formaldehyde, Acetylene(thefuel used in welding torches) and Ammonia.

The cost of smoking is substantial, both financially and physically. As soon as you quit, you'll experience benefits in your pocket and your physical performance.