Tobacco contains highly toxic compounds not regulated by law, Spanish researchers find
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have analyzed ten brands of cigarettes and found that the concentrations of certain harmful and carcinogenic substances vary significantly from one brand to another. Until now legislation has not covered these compounds and only establishes limits for nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide. Scientists have also developed catalysts to reduce the harmful products in tobacco.