Nicotine & Tobacco

by Naff, Clay Farris

• ISBN13: 9781601520067
• ISBN10: 1601520069
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-15
• Publisher: Referencepoint Pr Inc

Summary

Nicotine, which occurs naturally in tobacco, is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. Globally, more than 1 billion people use tobacco. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines nicotine addiction's impact on health and society and why so many young people smoke.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Nicotine and Tobacco at a Glance	p. 8
Overview	p. 10
How Harmful Are Nicotine and Tobacco?	p. 22
Primary Source Quotes	p. 29
Facts and Illustrations	p. 33
How Dangerous Is Exposure to Secondhand Smoke?	p. 38
Primary Source Quotes	p. 45
Facts and Illustrations	p. 49
Why Do Many Young People Smoke or Chew Tobacco?	p. 54
Primary Source Quotes	p. 60
Facts and Illustrations	p. 65
How Can Nicotine and Tobacco Use Be Reduced?	p. 69
Primary Source Quotes	p. 77
Facts and Illustrations	p. 82
Key People and Advocacy Groups	p. 88
Chronology	p. 90
Related Organizations	p. 92
For Further Research	p. 98
Source Notes	p. 102
List of Illustrations	p. 104
Index	p. 105
About the Author	p. 110
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