also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines Carcinogens- chemicals known to cause cancer, including acetaldehyde and formaldehyde Acrolein a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds, can cause irreversible lung damage Diacetyl a chemical linked to a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans aka "popcorn lung" Diethylene glycol a toxic chemical used in antifreeze that is linked to lung disease Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, lead Cadmium a toxic metal found in traditional cigarettes that causes breathing problems and disease Benzene a volatile organic compound (VOC) found in car exhaust Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs The CDC - Know the risks: Teens Health: Page last updated: June 2, 2026
Overall, participants were largely from urban areas (77.0%), female (53.4%), and of White race (80.2%)
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Ribeiro VV, Harayashiki CAY, Erta A, Castro B (2021) Anthropogenic litter composition and distribution along a chemical contamination gradient at Santos Estuarine SystemBrazil
