Health Risk of SmokingBy: Chuck Purcell

Intended For:College and Highschool Level Students

What they want you to think:Smoking is sophisticatedSmoking is “cool”It won’t affect you unless you smoke allot.Light cigarettes are less bad for you.

The TruthCigarettes are responsible for 30 percent of overall

cancer deaths Smoking negatively impacts blood flow to the

extremitiesSmoking is responsible for a host of respiratory

conditionsSmoking is directly linked to one-third of all heart

disease-related deathsLight cigarettes are just as deadly as regular ones.

Statistics20 percent of U.S. adults smoke cigarettesSmoking kills about 443,000 people every

year 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States.It is the leading cause of non accident related

deaths

Diseases and CancersLung cancer Cancer of the mouth Cancer of the throat Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the oesophagus Stomach cancer Kidney cancer Cancer of the bladder Cancer of the pancreas Liver cancer Cancer of the penis Cancer of the anus Cervical cancer Prostate cancer

Diseases and Cancers Cont’dHeart attack Coronary heart disease Cardiovascular disease Congestive heart failure Stroke Peripheral artery disease DiabetesAsthmaLeukaemia High blood pressureChronic bronchitis Pneumonia

Why it’s Addictive: NicotineNaturally found in the leaves of tobacco plantsAbsorbed in lungs,blood,skin,etc.Burst of acetylcholine production gives the the

brain and body a substantial boost of energy. Increase in dopamine cause both a euphoric high,

as well as an upswing in mood. Glutamate is responsible for the mind's ability to

both learn and concentrate

Black Lungs From Smoking

Smoking and PregnancySmoking during pregnancy could lead to:Low birth weightsChildhood hyperactivityImproper fetal developmentStill births/miscarriageIncrease risk for SID’sRespitory complications

Secondhand SmokingPassive smoking could lead to:1. Higher risk of developing lung cancer or

heart disease.2. 800 deaths a year are caused from

exposure to secondhand smoke 3. Exposure just as deadly as actually smoking,

carrying the same negative effects4. In men, it can cause incompetency.

Anti-Smoking Campaign

Reasons People SmokeI like smoking It relaxes me It helps me concentrate I'm addicted to nicotine I smoke when I'm bored, stressed, angry I smoke when I'm out with friends I smoke because my partner smokes I smoke to give me confidence I smoke out of habit I don't want to put on weight if I give up I smoke when I am lonely

Quitting: StrategiesMake a list of reasons to stop.Set date to start quitting Devise a quit plan

Ways to Cope with CravingsTake up a new hobby, preferably one that will keep your hands busy Join the gym or attend exercise or dance classes Go for a walk around the block Talk to a friend on the phone Drink a glass of water or juice Read your list of reasons for giving up Chew chewing gum Eat glucose tablets, which as said to be very effective against

cravings Clean your teeth and use a mouthwash after each meal Have a relaxing bath Write a letter or send an email Do a crossword puzzle Take a few deep breaths and think about what you are doing

Additional HelpSmoking cessation groups Niccotine patch or gumwww.quitnet.org www.ffsonline.org Or ask a primary health care professional

Smoke Free Air ActWritten to elliminate soking indoorsMust be a given distance away from public

buildings based on the type of buildingOffenders penalized by lawNo smoking in food serving establishments

Long Term EffectsLong term smoking can lead to:BronchitisLung cancerAsthmaRespitory ComplicationsDeath

So Is it Worth It?

Resourceshttp://

www.quit-smoking-stop.com/harmful-smoking-effects.html

http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/

http://healtheffectsofsmoking.org/http://www.smokefree.gov/