Is the smoke in cigarettes what really will cause lung cancer?

Question by Nick P: Is the smoke in cigarettes what really will cause lung cancer?
I know that in general that smoking gives you lung cancer, but what I’m wondering is if it is the smoke itself, or what is in the smoke that causes the cancer? Lets say that someone stood next to a wood burning fire and inhaled the smoke from it for the exact same amount of time over a 40 year period as a half a pack per day smoker. Would the person inhaling the campfire smoke have a large chance at getting lung cancer too?

Best answer:

Answer by mr_nice_guy1125
Cigarette smoke contains over 100 toxins and carcenogens. Wood smoke does not. Anyone who thinks they are the same is an idiot.

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