Smoking and TobaccoSmoking and Tobacco

The Facts:The Facts:Smoking is the most preventable cause Smoking is the most preventable cause of death. “Smokeless 2000”of death. “Smokeless 2000”

Approximately 50 million people smoke.Approximately 50 million people smoke.

350,000 to 500,000 people die each year 350,000 to 500,000 people die each year because of smoking. 3 million people die because of smoking. 3 million people die worldwide because of smoking.worldwide because of smoking.

6 billion dollars are spent annually on 6 billion dollars are spent annually on advertising.advertising.

Nationwide study- see chartNationwide study- see chart

Characteristics of Adolescent Characteristics of Adolescent Tobacco UsersTobacco Users

Begin using tobacco in the 6th or 7th Begin using tobacco in the 6th or 7th grade.grade.

Perform badly in school.Perform badly in school.

Feel isolated from others.Feel isolated from others.

Hang around with people who smoke Hang around with people who smoke and use other drugs.and use other drugs.

Feel they are not in good physical Feel they are not in good physical condition and probably won’t live long.condition and probably won’t live long.

Adolescent Tobacco Users (continued)Adolescent Tobacco Users (continued)

Use other substances such as alcohol and Use other substances such as alcohol and marijuana.marijuana.

Think about quitting but can’t.Think about quitting but can’t.

Give in to peer pressure.Give in to peer pressure.

Enjoy the game of getting away with Enjoy the game of getting away with something.something.

Have parents that use tobacco.Have parents that use tobacco.

History of TobaccoHistory of Tobacco

Tobacco was brought to America by 16th Tobacco was brought to America by 16th century Spanish sailors.century Spanish sailors.In 1964, a study by the Surgeon General found In 1964, a study by the Surgeon General found that:that:

Cigarette smoking was the leading cause of lung Cigarette smoking was the leading cause of lung cancer.cancer.

Cigarette smoking was directly related to heart Cigarette smoking was directly related to heart disease. disease.

People that smoked are more likely to die from People that smoked are more likely to die from heart and lung diseases.heart and lung diseases.

In 1971, all radio and TV advertising was In 1971, all radio and TV advertising was banned and warning labels were applied.banned and warning labels were applied.

Forms of TobaccoForms of Tobacco

Tobacco can be smoked, chewed or Tobacco can be smoked, chewed or inhaled.inhaled.

Smoked tobacco- pipes, cigarettes, and Smoked tobacco- pipes, cigarettes, and cigars.cigars.

Smokeless tobacco- chewing and snuff.Smokeless tobacco- chewing and snuff.

Chemicals found in TobaccoChemicals found in Tobacco

There are over 4000 chemicals found in There are over 4000 chemicals found in tobacco. 40 of the chemicals cause can tobacco. 40 of the chemicals cause can cause cancer. These chemicals that cause cancer. These chemicals that cause cancer are known as carcinogens.cause cancer are known as carcinogens.

3 Harmful Chemicals Found in 3 Harmful Chemicals Found in TobaccoTobacco

NicotineNicotine- Found in tar. It is a stimulate - Found in tar. It is a stimulate that increases heart rate and blood that increases heart rate and blood pressure. It is the main cause of pressure. It is the main cause of dependencies and tolerance. dependencies and tolerance.

*One drop of pure nicotine can kill a person.*One drop of pure nicotine can kill a person.

3 Harmful Chemicals Found in 3 Harmful Chemicals Found in TobaccoTobacco (continued) (continued)

TarTar- Yellowish brown, sticky substance - Yellowish brown, sticky substance that stains and sticks to teeth, fingers, that stains and sticks to teeth, fingers, lungs, and bronchial tubes.lungs, and bronchial tubes.

Carbon monoxideCarbon monoxide-Gas that replaces -Gas that replaces oxygen in the blood, making it difficult for oxygen in the blood, making it difficult for cells to get all the oxygen they need.cells to get all the oxygen they need.

Immediate Immediate EffectsEffects of Smoking of SmokingHeart rate increases.Heart rate increases.Blood vessels narrow.Blood vessels narrow.Skin temperature drops.Skin temperature drops.Lining of nose, throat, and mouth Lining of nose, throat, and mouth become irritated.become irritated.Dizziness.Dizziness.Upset stomach and a lack of appetite.Upset stomach and a lack of appetite.Reduction of taste and smell.Reduction of taste and smell.Discoloration of teeth.Discoloration of teeth.Headache.Headache.

Long Term Effects of SmokingLong Term Effects of Smoking

Increased risk of lung, stomach and bladder Increased risk of lung, stomach and bladder cancers; and heart attacks and stroke.cancers; and heart attacks and stroke.

HeartHeart- Blood vessels narrow which raises the - Blood vessels narrow which raises the heart rate and blood pressure. When these heart rate and blood pressure. When these vessels become narrower it makes your heart vessels become narrower it makes your heart work much harder to pump blood throughout work much harder to pump blood throughout your body. The blood vessels become hard your body. The blood vessels become hard and brittle. If smoking continues, heart and brittle. If smoking continues, heart disease may occur.disease may occur.

Long Term Effects of SmokingLong Term Effects of Smoking

Slows down or paralyzes cilia.Slows down or paralyzes cilia.EmphysemaEmphysema- Is a lung disease that gradually destroys - Is a lung disease that gradually destroys breathing capacity. This disease causes the tiny air breathing capacity. This disease causes the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs to break down. Alveoli can sacs (alveoli) in the lungs to break down. Alveoli can not exchange O2 for CO2 which causes the alveoli to not exchange O2 for CO2 which causes the alveoli to pop or burst like balloon. Smoker develops a smokers pop or burst like balloon. Smoker develops a smokers cough which causes unnecessary force on the lungs. cough which causes unnecessary force on the lungs. (diaphragm)(diaphragm)Lung Cancer-Lung Cancer- Cilia becomes matted down and can Cilia becomes matted down and can not filter the lungs. The smoke and tar irritates the not filter the lungs. The smoke and tar irritates the lining of the lungs causing the cells DNA to mutate, lining of the lungs causing the cells DNA to mutate, leading to malignant tumors.leading to malignant tumors.

Why People SmokeWhy People Smoke

Stimulate- Some people experience a Stimulate- Some people experience a psychological lift.psychological lift.

Handling- Some people enjoy the mere Handling- Some people enjoy the mere handling of things.handling of things.

Pleasurable- Makes some people feel Pleasurable- Makes some people feel relaxed.relaxed.

Cravings- When people develop an Cravings- When people develop an addiction they crave nicotine.addiction they crave nicotine.

HabitHabit

Effects on the Unborn ChildEffects on the Unborn Child

Women who smoke have higher rates of Women who smoke have higher rates of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), stillbirth, premature birth, and babies that stillbirth, premature birth, and babies that weigh below normal weights.weigh below normal weights.

SIDS- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Healthy newborns die soon after birth.Healthy newborns die soon after birth.

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Top 3 answer on the board- Here’s the Top 3 answer on the board- Here’s the question? Name three harmful chemicals question? Name three harmful chemicals that are found in smoked tobacco?that are found in smoked tobacco?

1. nicotine1. nicotine

2. tar2. tar

3. carbon dioxide 3. carbon dioxide

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In 1964, what did the surgeon General say In 1964, what did the surgeon General say about smoked tobacco?about smoked tobacco?

1. Smoking is the leading cause of lung 1. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.cancer.2. smoking is directly related to heart 2. smoking is directly related to heart diseasedisease3. people that smoke are more likely to 3. people that smoke are more likely to die from heart and lung disease.die from heart and lung disease.

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Name two forms of tobacco?Name two forms of tobacco?

1.1. SmokedSmoked

2.2. smokelesssmokeless

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Name five immediate effects of smoking?Name five immediate effects of smoking?1. heart rate increases1. heart rate increases2. blood vessel narrow2. blood vessel narrow3. skin temp. drops3. skin temp. drops4. lining of nose and throat become irritated4. lining of nose and throat become irritated5. Dizziness5. Dizziness6. Upset stomach, lack of appetite6. Upset stomach, lack of appetite7. headache7. headache8. discolored teeth, reduced taste,8. discolored teeth, reduced taste,

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Name three diseases directly related to Name three diseases directly related to tobacco use.tobacco use.

1. lung cancer1. lung cancer

2. emphysema2. emphysema

3. heart disease3. heart disease

4. mouth, gum, tongue, lip cancers4. mouth, gum, tongue, lip cancers

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Name two things that can happen if mom Name two things that can happen if mom smokes while she is pregnant?smokes while she is pregnant?

1. Higher rate of miscarriages1. Higher rate of miscarriages

2. stillbirths2. stillbirths

3. Premature babies3. Premature babies

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Name four reasons why teens may Name four reasons why teens may smoke?smoke?

1. Stimulate1. Stimulate

2. handling2. handling

3. enjoyment3. enjoyment

4. craving4. craving

5. habit5. habit