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The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human Body Warning: Graphic Images Inside Mortality Statistics ● Tobacco use is the #1 preventable cause of death in the United States Smoking causes 440,000 deaths per year This equates 1 of every 5 deaths Each year an estimated 35,000 deaths are attributed to exposure to second hand smoke The average smoker dies 13-14 years earlier than non-smokers Mortality Statistics ● Leading Causes of Death from smoking ● Lung Cancer (124,000 per year) ● Heart Disease (111,000 per year) ● Cancer is the #2 leading cause of death in U.S. Heart Disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the U.S. Chronic Lung Disease (82,000) Chronic Lung Disease is the #4 leading cause of death in the U.S. Mortality Statistics Smoking Related Illnesses Cancers Bladder Cancer Cervical Cancer Esophageal Cancer Kidney Cancer Laryngeal Cancer Leukemia Lung Cancer Oral Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Stomach Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Aneurysm Artherosclerosis Cerebrovascular Disease Coronary Heart Disease Respiratory Disease Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Pneumonia Reproductive Effects Fetal Death Fertility Issues Low Birth Weight Pregnancy Complications Other Effects Cataract Diminished Healt h Low Bone Density Peptic Ulcers Emphysema ● ● ● ● ● ● ● #1 cause is Smoking Breaks down the structure of the lungs Causes shortness of breath Makes it very hard to exhale Can become disabling It is irreversible and can cause death It is PREVENTABLE by NOT SMOKING Lung Cancer ● ● ● ● #1 Cause is Smoking Spreads throughout lungs and reduces function Almost everybody that gets lung cancer DIES WITHIN 5 YEARS It is PREVENTABLE by NOT SMOKING Other Diseases ● ● Periodontitis Causes teeth to fall out Can be caused by smoking Oral and Throat Cancer Causes disfigurement and possibly death Can be caused by smoking Other Diseases ● ● Cataract Causes clouded vision and blindness Can be caused by smoking Kidney Cancer Can spread throughout the body and become fatal Can be caused by smoking Other Diseases ● ● Gangrene Caused by restricting blood supply to limb May require limb to be amputated Can be caused by smoking Hearth Disease Can cause death Can be caused by smoking Don't Start Smoking! ● ● ● ● By not smoking, you are showing strength and will By not smoking, you are helping others to not smoke By not smoking, you are not supporting companies that do not care if you die By not smoking you WILL live a longer healthier life!