ANNEXURE 2 WARNINGS Part A DANGER: SMOKING CAN KILL YOU DANGER: SMOKING CAUSES CANCER DANGER: SMOKING CAUSES HEART DISEASE SMOKING DAMAGES YOUR LUNGS PREGNANT? BREASTFEEDING? YOUR SMOKING CAN HARM YOUR BABY WARNING DON'T SMOKE NEAR CHILDREN TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE YOUR SMOKE CAN HARM THOSE AROUND YOU Part B Tobacco smoke contains many harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide, cyanide, nicotine and tar, which can cause disease and death. Non-smokers and exsmokers, on average, live longer and are healthier than smokers. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] Nine out of ten patients with lung cancer are smokers. Smoking also causes cancer of the lip, mouth, voice box, food pipe and bladder. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of cancer. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] Smoking is a major cause of heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel diseases. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of heart diseases. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] A morning cough and shortness of breath are signs of lung disease. It is never too late to quit. Stop smoking now and you can prevent further harm. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] The babies of mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to die before birth or to be born underweight. Stopping smoking before or during the first months of pregnancy reduces the risk to the baby. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] Children who live with smokers suffer more from colds, coughs, ear infections, asthma and chest disease. Protect your children from the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke. For more information call (011) 7203145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] Nicotine in tobacco is a drug which acts on the brain and nerves. Most smokers are dependent on nicotine that is why they feel uncomfortable and get cravings when they go without smoking for a while. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] Every time you smoke, those around you smoke too. Your smoking increases their risk of lung cancer and heart disease. Stop smoking for the sake of your health and that of your family and friends. For more information call (011) 720-3145 [Telephone number added by GN R1148 of 4 August 1995] CAUSES CANCER (Special warning only on snuff and chewing tobacco) Page 4