What is in a Cigarette

Have you ever wanted to quit smoking but couldnt? Have you ever wondered
what was in a cigarette? I never been a smoker but have lived with smokers.
We all are effected by the second hand smoke. You may find this
interesting. I was hoping to write a KDD about this but it is too
difficult. However, think this is important. I am very much interested in
health and medicine. Who knows, for someone who reads this post, this
could change your life. I quoted facts from the below article.
Within the first 20 minutes of quitting, the body's healing process begins.
The benefits will continue to improve your health and quality of life for
years
The list of 599 additives approved for use in cigarettes is something every
smoker should see. While many of these ingredients also are used in food, it
is the burning of many of these substances that changes their properties,
often for the worse.

Besides lots of additives, gases and chemicals like carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia are all found in cigarette
smoke. Besides lots of additives, gases and chemicals like carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia are all found in cigarette
smoke. - Smoking Cessation Guide Terry Martin.

http://quitsmoking.about.com/cs/nicotineinhaler/a/cigingredients.htm