Tobacco And The Human Body.
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Shows how scientists determine the content of the cigarette smoke entering the mouth and its effect on rabbits and humans. Shows how tars and nicotine from cigarette smoke are collected in a laboratory and measured, and pictures their effect on skin temperature, breathing, and blood vessels. Presents a relationship between smoking and cancer and concludes by stating that each person must determine for himself whether he wishes to take the risks of smoking.
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TOBACCO AND THE HUMAN BODY. Encyclopaedia Britannica Films. 15 min., sd., b&w, 16mm. With film guide. © Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.; 8Oct54; MP5899., Presents analysis of content of tobacco smoke, shows effect of nicotine and various tars on human body, and explores reasons why people smoke. Film takes no side in argument for or against smoking, but presents scientific facts as they appear today. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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