Question

myths about nicotine and tobacco use
which statements are myths about nicotine and tobacco use? check all that apply.
smokeless products dont cause cancer.
vaping and smoking e - cigarettes are not harmful to the body.
tobacco products can cause type 2 diabetes.
filters can make cigarettes safer to use.
occasional use of nicotine and tobacco products does not have health risks.
smoking accounts for more than 80% of lung cancer cases in the us.

Explanation:

• Smokeless products contain harmful chemicals and can cause cancer.
• Vaping and e - cigarettes also have harmful substances and are bad for the body.
• Filters do not make cigarettes truly safe as there are still toxins.
• Occasional use still has health risks due to the nature of nicotine and tobacco.
• Tobacco products can cause type 2 diabetes (this is a fact, not a myth). Smoking accounting for more than 80% of lung cancer cases in the US is a fact.

Answer:

• Smokeless products don’t cause cancer.
• Vaping and smoking e - cigarettes are not harmful to the body.
• Filters can make cigarettes safer to use.
• Occasional use of nicotine and tobacco products does not have health risks.