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Smoking and Tobacco
The Facts:
Smoking is the most preventable cause
of death. “Smokeless 2000”
Approximately 50 million people smoke.
350,000 to 500,000 people die each year
because of smoking. 3 million people die
worldwide because of smoking.
6 billion dollars are spent annually on
advertising.
Nationwide study- see chart
Characteristics of Adolescent
Tobacco Users
Begin using tobacco in the 6th or 7th
grade.
Perform badly in school.
Feel isolated from others.
Hang around with people who smoke
and use other drugs.
Feel they are not in good physical
condition and probably won’t live long.
Adolescent Tobacco Users (continued)
Use other substances such as alcohol and
marijuana.
Think about quitting but can’t.
Give in to peer pressure.
Enjoy the game of getting away with
something.
Have parents that use tobacco.
History of Tobacco
Tobacco was brought to America by 16th
century Spanish sailors.
In 1964, a study by the Surgeon General found
that:
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Cigarette smoking was the leading cause of lung
cancer.
Cigarette smoking was directly related to heart
disease.
People that smoked are more likely to die from
heart and lung diseases.
In 1971, all radio and TV advertising was
banned and warning labels were applied.
Forms of Tobacco
Tobacco can be smoked, chewed or
inhaled.
Smoked tobacco- pipes, cigarettes, and
cigars.
Smokeless tobacco- chewing and snuff.
Chemicals found in Tobacco
There are over 4000 chemicals found in
tobacco. 40 of the chemicals cause can
cause cancer. These chemicals that
cause cancer are known as carcinogens.
3 Harmful Chemicals Found in
Tobacco
Nicotine- Found in tar. It is a stimulate
that increases heart rate and blood
pressure. It is the main cause of
dependencies and tolerance.
*One drop of pure nicotine can kill a person.
3 Harmful Chemicals Found in
Tobacco (continued)
Tar- Yellowish brown, sticky substance
that stains and sticks to teeth, fingers,
lungs, and bronchial tubes.
Carbon monoxide-Gas that replaces
oxygen in the blood, making it difficult for
cells to get all the oxygen they need.
Immediate Effects of Smoking
Heart rate increases.
Blood vessels narrow.
Skin temperature drops.
Lining of nose, throat, and mouth
become irritated.
Dizziness.
Upset stomach and a lack of appetite.
Reduction of taste and smell.
Discoloration of teeth.
Headache.
Long Term Effects of Smoking
Increased risk of lung, stomach and bladder
cancers; and heart attacks and stroke.
Heart- Blood vessels narrow which raises the
heart rate and blood pressure. When these
vessels become narrower it makes your heart
work much harder to pump blood throughout
your body. The blood vessels become hard
and brittle. If smoking continues, heart
disease may occur.
Long Term Effects of Smoking
Slows down or paralyzes cilia.
Emphysema- Is a lung disease that gradually destroys
breathing capacity. This disease causes the tiny air
sacs (alveoli) in the lungs to break down. Alveoli can
not exchange O2 for CO2 which causes the alveoli to
pop or burst like balloon. Smoker develops a smokers
cough which causes unnecessary force on the lungs.
(diaphragm)
Lung Cancer- Cilia becomes matted down and can
not filter the lungs. The smoke and tar irritates the
lining of the lungs causing the cells DNA to mutate,
leading to malignant tumors.
Why People Smoke
Stimulate- Some people experience a
psychological lift.
Handling- Some people enjoy the mere
handling of things.
Pleasurable- Makes some people feel
relaxed.
Cravings- When people develop an
addiction they crave nicotine.
Habit
Effects on the Unborn Child
Women who smoke have higher rates of
spontaneous abortion (miscarriage),
stillbirth, premature birth, and babies that
weigh below normal weights.
SIDS- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Healthy newborns die soon after birth.
Family Feud
Top 3 answer on the board- Here’s the
question? Name three harmful chemicals
that are found in smoked tobacco?
1. nicotine
2. tar
3. carbon dioxide
Family Feud
In 1964, what did the surgeon General say
about smoked tobacco?
1. Smoking is the leading cause of lung
cancer.
2. smoking is directly related to heart
disease
3. people that smoke are more likely to
die from heart and lung disease.
Family Feud
Name two forms of tobacco?
1. Smoked
2. smokeless
Family Feud
Name five immediate effects of smoking?
1. heart rate increases
2. blood vessel narrow
3. skin temp. drops
4. lining of nose and throat become irritated
5. Dizziness
6. Upset stomach, lack of appetite
7. headache
8. discolored teeth, reduced taste,
Family Feud
Name three diseases directly related to
tobacco use.
1. lung cancer
2. emphysema
3. heart disease
4. mouth, gum, tongue, lip cancers
Family Feud
Name two things that can happen if mom
smokes while she is pregnant?
1. Higher rate of miscarriages
2. stillbirths
3. Premature babies
Family Feud
Name four reasons why teens may
smoke?
1. Stimulate
2. handling
3. enjoyment
4. craving
5. habit