Chapter 20-TobaccoTHINK ABOUT THIS…• In what ways does tobacco harm your body?• What are the consequences of tobacco use?• Why should you avoid this behavior and secondhand smoke?

A teen who decides to start using tobacco can affect their health now and in the future

¼ teens are currently using; 1 out of 3 will begin around the age of 136.4 million children alive today will die from a smoking related illness87% of all cancer deaths are the result of tobacco use90% of adults that smoke, began when they were young

Effects of Tobacco

More Detailed map of Tobacco Effects

Circulatory System Mj

Respiratory System Mj

Nervous System Mj

Digestive System Mj

Effects of Tobacco Mj

Addition Mj

Coughing or "smokers hack" Mj

Increased heart rate & blood pressure Mj

Hardened arteries, decreased blood flow Mj

Chronic Bronchitis MjEmphysema MjLung Cancer Mj

Stroke Mj

Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, & esophagus Mj

Gum recession, tooth loss, tooth decay Mj

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Mj

Cancers of the stomach & pancreas Mj

Heart Attack & Stroke Mj

Excretory System MjBladder Cancer Mj

Kidney Cancer MjNon Life Threatening Effects Mj

Poor Muscle tone Mj

Ulcers of the stomach MjYellow stained fingers Mj

Stained teeth, bad breath, smelly hair Mj

Reproductive System MjCervical Cancer Mj

Infertility (Both) Mj

ED, low sperm count,Impotence Mj

Dry Skin, Wrinkles Mj

Other Consequences MjCost to Individual Mj

Cost to Society Mj

Legal - minors Mj

Harmful Substances in TobaccoThere are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes/tobacco that are

poisonous to the human body*hydrogen cyanide, acetone, ammonia, arsenic, phenol,

naphthalene(taken in in such small amounts over a period of time…it kills slowly)

Other forms > Smokeless tobacco, Pipes & CigarsSmokeless Tobacco – tobacco that is sniffed through the noise, held in the mouth, or chewed*irritates the sensitive lining of the mouth and throat, causingLeukoplakia (thickened) – white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop

Harmful Substances in Tobacco

• Nicotine (addictive drug) – substance that causes physical or psychological dependence…leaves of the plant

*Drugs Effect…Stimulant-increases the CNS• Tar – thick, sticky dark fluid produced when

tobacco burns~destroys cilia, alveoli, lung tissue is damaged therefore reducing lung function:Emphysema Pneumonia CancerBronchitis Heart Disease

• Carbon monoxide – colorless, odorless and poisonous gas (burned tobacco)

*absorbed more easily than O2 therefore depriving the body tissues and cells of oxygen:High Blood Pressure Hardening of ArteriesHeart Disease Circulatory ProblemsStroke

Will you choose to be Tobacco-Free?

Why do young people still smoke?• Control weight• Seem mature• Relieve stress• Peer involvementTobacco use by youngsters has been declining…

88% High School Students in (early 2000)>65% in 2010 report from CDC

Why?

• Tobacco legislation (1998)• No smoking in most public places/businesses• Family values (teens whose parents avoid tobacco are

more likely to not use themselves)

• Positive Peers• Health Risks

List 3 Strategies for Avoiding Tobacco…

Getting Help to QuitAll drugs that are addictive will carry withdrawal symptoms when the drug is no longer being used

*irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cravings

(relief…nicotine substitutes)

How to Get Help when Quitting:• Set the date to quit

• Get support & encouragement• Seek professional services

• Replace tobacco with healthy behaviors