Tobacco

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.

Teenagers are the fastest growing group of smokers.

Over 3,000 teens because a regular smoker each and everyday. That means that almost 1 million teens start smoking each year.

17 % of teens in the 9th grade start smoking.

It raised to 26% when teens reach 12th grade.

80 % of adults smokers started before the age of 18.

1/3 of individuals that start smoking as a teen will die from a smoke related cause.

2.6 million cigarettes packs are sold illegally to minors every day.

Over 4,000 chemically compounds in tobacco, and 401 are toxic and 43 cause cancer.

430,000 Americans die each year from tobacco.

Survey tells us that teens that smoke, quit or trying to quit smoking after 5 years.

1997-------------- --33% 1996-----------------32% 1995-----------------31 % 1994-----------------29% 1993-----------------27%

Peer pressure Insecure in social situations Makes them seem older To cope with stress See their siblings or parents do it

Is a physiological or psychological dependence, on a substance or activity.

There are 43 chemical compounds in tobacco that can cause cancer.

Examples: Cyanide, arsenic, formaldehyde, ammonia.

Nicotine: the active part of the cigarette.

Causes: 1. High blood pressure 2. Increase heart rate Tar: a fluid that is sticky 1. Destroys or paralyzes cilia Cilia: is hair-like projections that

keep passageways clear. Carcinogens: cancer causing

substances

Odorless, colorless, poisonous gas in cigarette smoke that goes through the lungs into the blood.

1. Just like car gas fumes 2. Can kill you 3. Stops the flow of oxygen

through the body.

Low-tar, low-nicotine cigarettes, have been advertised as being safer. Do you think they are? No…

A stimulant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.

Smokeless tobacco is sniffed through your nose or chewed.

Over 7.6 millions Americans over the age of 11 use tobacco.

Smokeless Tobacco causes: 1. Brown stained teeth 2. Spitting tobacco juice 3. Mouth sores, that can cause to

cancer

They still contain nicotine so can be addictive

When you swallow the spit the juices contain tobacco.

The chemicals in the tobacco can cause the delay of your wounds healing.

Your gum is pushed away from the teeth exposing the teeth.

Your ability to smell and taste decrease especially your sweet and salty foods.

Damage your teeth and gums Damage your digestive system Cause cancer of the lip, mouth or

throat

1. When you use these you inhale less smoke, and are more likely to develop cancer of the lip, throat, and mouth. The reason why is because tar and chemicals are generated.

2. If you continue to smoke with these the chance of getting lung cancer will increase.

1. They are made with tobacco and other ingredients.

2. They are made with strong tobacco and spices that make the cigarettes taste and smell sweet. Ex: clove cigarettes

3. Contain more cancer-causing tars. 4. Linked to lung problems and twice as

much tar and nicotine as regular cigarettes.

25% of students have tried smokeless tobacco at least once.

27% of students have tried smoking at least once.

34% of cigar smokers are more than likely to die from a form of cancer than nonsmokers.

Respiratory system diseases: Chronic Bronchitis which is when the bronchi are irritated.

- A. Tar destroys cilia -B. Chronic coughing - C. Excessive mucus secretion

Emphysema is a destruction of the air sacs in the lungs.

A. You have to take more breaths B. Results in the person finally

suffocates

Lung cancer is linked to cigarette smoking, and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in MALES.

But as the number increases for FEMALES smoking lung cancer is becoming more relevant.

Diseases Lost of circulation in the blood yours

hands and feet will start to tingle. Nicotine contributes to plaque

buildup in your blood vessels. Hardening of the arteries is called

arteriosclerosis. Risk of heart disease, increase blood

pressure, and increase your risk to have a stroke.

Thickened, white, leathery-appearing spot of the inside or smokeless tobacco users. Smoking smokeless tobacco you can develop cancer of the mouth.

Oral cancer majority of the time is discovered late, and only 50% of victims survive longer than FIVE

years.

Passive smoke is defined as when cigarettes, cigars, or pipe smoke is inhaled by nonsmokers and when smoke stays in an enclosed environment after the smoker is done smoking.

Passive smoke can cause: 1. Eye irritation 2. Headaches 3. Coughing 4. More often ear infections 5. Asthma attacks 6. Cause lung cancer 7. Irritates lung disease if you have it

There are two types of passive smoke mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke.

Mainstream smoke: is the smoke that smokers blow out

Sidestream smoke: is the smoke that comes from the burning tobacco.

At least 3,000 people die yearly from lung cancer due to exposure to smoke.

It is very dangerous to smoke while in your 2nd half of your pregnancy.

While breast feeding a baby can receive nicotine from the milk.

Risk of lung cancer. Likely to develop lung problems and

wheezing more often. Children with parents that smoke are

more than likely to have poor health issue than parents that don’t.

There are 2,800 deaths of babies that are born underweight due to the birth mother smoking while pregnant. And another 1,100 having respiratory infections.

Yes, non-smokers have the right to tell someone not to smoker around you.

Not allowing someone to smoke in your car.

Yes, you will be moody, nervous, and have a hard time sleeping.

When you are trying to quit smoking there are nicotine substitutes. For example there is gum, patches for you to wear, and nasal spray.

Benefits: Sense of freedom, save your money, improve you cardiorespiratory endurance, and reduce your risk of having a stroke or heart disease.

Tips: set short-term goals for yourself, treat yourself with the money you are saving from buying cigarettes, and select a date that you are going to quit and stick to it.