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Effects of smoking on an Individual and on the Socities Health A cigarette is composed of a rolled up piece of paper containing chopped tp tobacco pieces. it usually has a filter at the end so that the smoke that is taken in is less toxic after it is filtered. a cigarette is not only composed of tobacco it also contains 3% nicotine and different additives like humectants and sugars are added to make it easier to inhale. How does smoking effect on individuals health? The most common chemicals that are know and cause disease are Tar is an aromatic compound and it is carcinogenic (cancer causing). Tar gives the brown colour to the smoker's lips, teeth and fingers. Carbon monoxide is caused by the incomplete combustion of carbon in the tobacco. Carbon monoxide attaches to the haemoglobin and does not allow the oxygen to attach to the haemoglobin. This reduces the oxygen...

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