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Children that were exposed to tobacco smoke prenatally had almost double the risk of developing behavioral problem at school age. For children that were first exposed to tobacco smoke after birth, their risk was 1.3 times.

EurekAlert, 2009-12-09, Study confirms association between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in children

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are found in high amounts in smokeless tobacco. Researchers found 23 in various flavors of the popular brands in the USA, 9 of which are carcinogenic.

EurekAlert, 2009-12-02, Smokeless tobacco called ‘moist snuff’ is contaminated with harmful substances