Smoking Facts – Deadly Facts About Smoking

Smoking Facts

The history of smoking started as early as 5000 B.C., it has been noted in many different cultures across the world.

One tobacco hookah session gives 25 times the tar than compared to smoking a single cigarette.

In 1506, tobacco was introduced to France by Jean Nicot, and the word ‘nicotine’ is derived from his name.

China owns the largest cigarette producing company in the world.

Smoking rates are higher among those living below the poverty line and those who have little education.

80% of cancer causing ingredients is present in a single cigarette.

Smoking leads to impotence.

A cigarette contains 8 to 9 milligrams of nicotine.

A person who doesn’t smoke has 10 times less wrinkles than the person who smoke.

Because of smoking the U.S bares 333 billion US$ in health care per year and lost productivity to boot.