What is acrolein? Understanding the Health Risks and Sources
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According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a major source of exposure for many people to the toxic chemical **acrolein** is cigarette smoke, both firsthand and secondhand. This highly reactive and irritating aldehyde is a common environmental pollutant generated from various combustion processes and can pose significant risks to human health.
