Mitacek E J, Brunnemann K D, Polednak A P
Life Sciences Division, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury 11568.
Cancer Detect Prev. 1990;14(5):515-20.
This report presents new findings on the very high contents of nicotine (i.e., 1.64 to 5.77 mg) and "tar" (i.e., 21.3 to 28.1 mg) in major brands of commercially produced Thai cigarettes and local tobacco used for rolled cigarettes. These nicotine levels are relevant to the addictive properties of Thai cigarettes, while the "tar" levels are related to risk of cancer of the lung and other sites. Consumption of tobacco products nearly tripled over the last 2 decades (1966 to 1987). The relative frequency of lung cancer in Thailand in 1982 was high in both urban and rural areas, with geographic differences particularly for females, and increased from 1975 to 1982 in both males and females. The important implications of cigarette contents and consumption are presented in relation to future cancer patterns and cancer prevention in Thailand. Labeling of cigarettes, in terms of "tar" and nicotine contents is needed along with educational programs dealing with the harmful and addictive effects of these substances.
本报告展示了关于泰国商业生产的主要品牌香烟以及用于手卷烟的当地烟草中尼古丁（即1.64至5.77毫克）和“焦油”（即21.3至28.1毫克）含量极高的新发现。这些尼古丁含量与泰国香烟的成瘾性有关，而“焦油”含量则与肺癌及其他部位癌症的风险相关。在过去20年（1966年至1987年）中，烟草制品的消费量几乎增长了两倍。1982年，泰国城乡地区肺癌的相对发病率都很高，女性的地域差异尤为明显，并且在1975年至1982年期间，男性和女性的肺癌发病率均有所上升。报告阐述了香烟成分和消费量对泰国未来癌症模式及癌症预防的重要影响。需要对香烟进行“焦油”和尼古丁含量的标注，并开展相关教育项目，以应对这些物质的有害及成瘾影响。
