You may have heard that fake cigarettes are more harmful than real cigarettes because the leaves of fake cigarettes have not been re-roasted and contain more toxic substances. But, do you know how dangerous fake cigarettes really are?Do you know how to recognize and avoid fake cigarettes?This article will uncover the truth about fake cigarettes for you, let you understand the **, circulation and harm of fake cigarettes, and how to protect the health of yourself and your family.
Counterfeit cigarettes are counterfeit and shoddy cigarette products, and their production and sale are illegal. In order to reduce costs, manufacturers of fake cigarettes often use low-quality tobacco leaves, paper, ink and other raw materials, and even mixed with weeds, tree bark, plastic and other garbage. The production process of fake cigarettes is also not subject to any hygiene and quality supervision, and it is likely that there are various bacteria, molds, heavy metals, etc. The outer packaging of fake cigarettes is to deceive consumers' eyes by imitating the trademarks, labels, and anti-counterfeiting marks of real cigarettes.
The distribution channels of fake cigarettes are mainly as follows:
Illegal sales are carried out through the Internet, WeChat, etc., and concealed transportation is carried out by means of express delivery and logistics.
Sell in bulk through some small vendors, itinerant vendors, black markets and other places, and use low prices, home delivery and other methods to attract consumers.
Through some unscrupulous merchants, individuals or gangs, fake cigarettes are mixed with real cigarettes, or fake cigarettes are replaced with real cigarette packaging to carry out fraudulent sales.
The harm of fake cigarettes is multifaceted, not only harming the interests of the country and the people, but also endangering the health of consumers. According to a study, the content of harmful substances in fake cigarettes is several times higher than that of real cigarettes, and even dozens of times higher. These hazardous substances include:
Carbon monoxide: The amount of carbon monoxide in fake cigarettes is on average 3 higher than that in real cigarettes5 times, up to 14 times. Carbon monoxide can reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood, leading to a lack of oxygen in the heart, brain and other organs, causing myocardial infarction, stroke and other diseases.
Tar: The tar content in fake cigarettes is on average 2 percent higher than that in real cigarettes5 times, up to 10 times. Tar is a carcinogen that can damage the cilia and mucous membranes of the lungs, leading to diseases such as emphysema and lung cancer.
Nicotine: The nicotine content in fake cigarettes is on average 1 more than that in real cigarettes5x, up to 4x. Nicotine is a strong addictive substance that stimulates the nervous system, causing increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, vasoconstriction, etc., increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Heavy metals: The heavy metal content in fake cigarettes is on average 5 times higher than that of real cigarettes, and can reach up to 20 times. Heavy metals include lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, etc., which can accumulate in various organs of the human body, interfere with normal physiological functions, and cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys, liver, etc.
Other substances: Fake cigarettes may also contain other harmful substances, such as benzene, formaldehyde, cyanide, pesticide residues, etc., which will cause varying degrees of harm to the human body.
To sum up, what happens if you smoke a fake cigarette?The answer is: it can seriously endanger your health and even your life. Therefore, for the health of ourselves and our families, we should stay away from fake cigarettes, choose regular tobacco stores or ** to buy cigarettes, and also pay attention to identifying and avoiding fake cigarettes. There are several ways to identify and avoid fake cigarettes:
Observe the outer packaging: The outer packaging of real cigarettes generally has anti-counterfeiting marks, such as laser marks, watermarks, color stripes, etc., which can be inspected by light, angle, magnifying glass, etc. The outer packaging of fake cigarettes is often blurry, rough and deformed, and the anti-counterfeiting logo is not clear or missing.
Touch: The outer packaging of real cigarettes is made of special plastic film, which is smooth and soft to the touch, and has good transparency and gloss. The outer packaging of fake cigarettes is made of ordinary plastic film, which is rough and stiff to the touch, and has poor transparency and gloss.
Take a look: the color, pattern and font of the cigarette box and cigarette label of real cigarettes are bright, clear and regular, which is consistent with the standard samples of real cigarettes. The color, pattern and font of the cigarette box and label of fake cigarettes are relatively dull, blurry and skewed, which are different from the standard samples of real cigarettes.
Take a puff: The color of the tobacco of real cigarettes is natural and uniform, there is no smoke stalk or impurities, the soot is whiter and tighter when burning, and the taste is more stable. The color of the tobacco shreds of fake cigarettes is yellow and bright, uneven, with tobacco stems or impurities, and the soot is blacker and looser when burning, and the taste is more pungent or peculiar.
Dismantle: The adhesive part of the cigarette box of real cigarettes is dispensed by machine, and the glue dot is equal, very regular, and has a fixed position. The adhesive part of the cigarette box of fake cigarettes is manually brushed, and the glue points are uneven, very random, and have no fixed position.
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