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That is debatable; burning leaves or burning anything can mess you up with extended amounts of exposure. Firefighters have above-average rates of cancer, inclu
by barrow-rider 8y ago
That is debatable; burning leaves or burning anything can mess you up with extended amounts of exposure.
Firefighters have above-average rates of cancer, including lung cancer. This suggests that inhaling lots of smoke from ANYTHING on the regular isn't good for you. Example: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/cancer-biggest-killer-america-s-firefighters-n813411 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/cancer-biggest-killer-...
- stochastic_monk 8y agoIt’s worth discussing the risks from inhaling smoke, and thank you for the reference! However, it is not debatable that they are the primary causative agents in tobacco-derived cancers. [0] [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco-specific_nitrosamines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco-specific_nitrosamines
- ziont 8y agoBurning leaves is no more harmful than deodorants. Burning known and non debatable evidence of toxic chemicals in tobacco leaves harvest curing. Marijuana comes out ahead. So much misinformation about drugs. Heroin is safer than alcohol if moderately consumed. Addiction wise, not so great. but Tobacco is said to be harder to quit than heroin. I can attest to that.