While smoking is by far the leading cause of lung cancer, other risk factors may increase a persons chances of developing the disease, including: Second-hand smoke Radon exposure Asbestos exposure Cancer-causing agents in the workplace, including radioactive ores (uranium), arsenic, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, chloromethyl ethers and diesel exhaust Personal or family history of lung cancer Air pollution Smoking is hands down the number one cause of lung cancer, but we also see plenty of patients with lung cancer who have never smoked a day in their lives, Crawley says
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco products
The company also contines to make "good progress" with the national expansion of Niconovums Zonnic nicotine-replacement-therapy (NRT) gum, and the brand will be in about 25,000 outlets
In summary, nicotine can stay in your system for anywhere from 2-10 days, depending on numerous factors like frequency, age, and the nicotine product
One effort thats helped reduce underage tobacco use is Tobacco 21, federal legislation that raised the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21
Just like with other tobacco products, repeated use can lead to nicotine addiction