Health Stats: This graph shows how the percentage of 10th graders and 12th graders who smoke has changed.

What does this graph reveal about the popularity of smoking among high school students?

Tobacco Terms & Info

Addiction: A physiological dependence on a substance or

activity

Nicotine: Is the addictive drug in cigarettes. It is also a

stimulant.

Stimulant: A drug that increases the action

of the Central Nervous System (CNS)

Tobacco Terms & Info

Tar: is a thick, sticky dark fluid produced when

tobacco burns

Carcinogens: are cancer causing substances

Carbon Monoxide: is colorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in

cigarette smoke that passes through the lungs into the blood.

Smokeless Tobacco: is tobacco that is sniffed through the nose or

chewed.

Nervous System• Increases activity level• Mimics neurotransmitters• Decreases some reflex actions• Activates the brain’s

“reward pathway”

Cardiovascular System• Increases heart rate and the

force of contractions• Increases blood pressure• Reduces blood flow to skin• Increases risk of

blood clotting

Digestive System• Increases saliva

production• Decreases the amount of

insulin released from the pancreas

• Increases bowel activity

Respiratory System• Increases mucus

production• Decreases muscle action

in the lungs’ airways• Causes breathing to

become more shallow

Effects of Nicotine

Respiratory Diseases COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

A disease that results in a gradual lost of lung function. Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema are 2 types of COPD.

Many people with COPD have both.

Chronic Bronchitis Where the bronchi and cilia are irritated.

Emphysema Destruction of the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs

Lung Cancer: Begins at bronchi and cilia are destroyed and mucous

can be expelled

Smoking

Cilia: tiny hairs that help clean out dirt particles out of the lungs. If the cilia stop functioning because of smoking

they will not be able to fight infections.

Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless Tobacco is tobacco that is sniffed through the nose or chewed.

Leukoplakia: Thickened, white, leathery – appearing spots on the

inside of the smokeless tobacco users mouth that can develop into cancer of the mouth

Smokeless Tobacco

Users may experience:A. Greater tooth wear than nonusers

B. Gums tend to be pushed away

C. Early loss of teeth

D. Bad Breath

E. Discolored teeth

Fiberglass is put in smokeless tobacco so it will be absorbed into the bloodstream faster.

Effects of Smoke on Nonsmokers Passive Smoke (second hand smoke):

Inhaled by non-smokers 1992 it was classified as a type A carcinogen

Mainstream Smoke: Smoke that smoker blows off (after inhaling)

Sidestream Smoke: That come from burning tobacco Smoke that goes directly into the air Contains twice as much tar and

nicotine as mainstream smoke

Passive / Second Hand

SmokeSmoking bans are public policies, including legal prohibitions and occupational health and safety regulations, that restrict smoking in public places.

The main rationale for smoking bans is to protect workers and citizens from heart disease, cancer and respiratory illnesses and other chronic and acute diseases caused by exposure to secondhand smoke.

Smoking during Pregnancy

1. Small fetal growth (lower birth rates)• Risk factor in: Cerebral Palsy, Sight Problems, Hearing

Problems, Learning difficulties

2. Increase chance for miscarriages

3. Increase risk for SIDS death

4. Increased stillbirths

5. Increases baby’s heart rate, reduces baby’s oxygen supply, and slows cell growth

Nursing Mothers who smoke produce less milk. Nicotine in their milk can cause vomiting and diarrhea for the baby.

Smoking and Social Health &

Appearance5 things that smoking does to a person

Yellow Teeth

Wrinkles

Clothes / Hair smell

Bad Breath

Lowers Endurance (breath easier without smoking)

The Effects of Smoking on the

Lungs

These are

pictures of

smokers

lungs with

lung cancer.

(Lungs are

SUPPOSED

to be pink

and fluffy

looking)

Reasons why an employer would not hire a smoker

Sick more often

Higher Insurance costs

More cigarette breaks

How to Quit

Cold turkey: None at all

Tapering off: Slowly smoke less

Over-the-Counter Products

Prescriptions

Tips for Quitting

Quitting is most difficult within the first week or two after the last cigarette. By then, symptoms of nicotine withdrawal have usually subsided, but psychological symptoms may continue.

To help cope with the withdrawal symptoms: Make a list of the reasons why you quit. Keep it handy as a

reminder. Throw away all tobacco products and anything that reminds

you of tobacco use (ashtrays). Do little things to change your daily routine, such as sitting in

a different seat at the kitchen table. Tell your family and friends that you have quit so that they can

be there for support. Avoid being around people who use tobacco Put aside the money you save. Reward yourself with a present. Exercise or call a friend to take your mind off smoking.

Examining Advertising Tactics

Use the following guidelines to help you identify and resist the techniques that advertisers use to influence you.

Identify the tactics being used to sell the product.

• Humor

Examining Advertising Tactics

• Slogans and Jingles

• Testimonials

• Attractive Models

• Positive Images

• Bandwagon Approach

• Appeal to the Senses

• Price Appeal

Identify the ad’s target audience.

• In what setting does the ad take place?

• What are the characters in the ad doing?

• Where does the ad appear?

Examining Advertising Tactics

Identify the ad’s message.

• Write a one-sentence statement that describes what the ad wants you to believe about the product.

• Reread the statement you wrote. Do you think it could be true? Why or why not?

Examining Advertising Tactics

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