Tobacco Characteristics Tobacco Statistics Illness caused by smoking
Tobacco Characteristics
Tobacco Statistics ● Illness caused by smoking kills 434, 000 Americans every year. ● Over 80% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. ● The death rate from heart disease is 70% higher for smokers than for non-smokers. ● Each year an estimated 50, 000 nonsmokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke released into the air by smokers.
Tobacco ● Tobacco use trends have decreased with young people compared to past use. ● Brainstorm reasons why you think that is…. ● What predictions can you make regarding future health concerns because of the reduction in use?
Tobacco contains over 4, 000 chemicals. The 3 most poisonous are… ● Tar: A solid material in tobacco smoke that turns into a thick liquid, sticky substance in the lungs. ● Nicotine: An addictive chemical found in tobacco, is a stimulant ● Carbon Monoxide: A poisonous gas released by burning tobacco, replaces oxygen in the blood
Smoking Vocabulary ● Psychoactive Substance: A substance that causes a change in a person’s mood and behavior (nicotine) ● Brain: smoking deprives oxygen flow and causes the blood vessels to narrow, which can lead to a stroke. ● Increased heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to a heart attack. ● Bladder Cancer and Stomach Ulcers
Effects of Nicotine ● Emphysema: is a disease in which the tiny air sacs of the lungs are ruptured, torn, or lose their elasticity. ● Chronic bronchitis: is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs causing production of excessive mucus.
Pictures of Lungs Clean Lung Cancer Emphysema
Smokeless Tobacco ● Chewing tobacco: smokeless tobacco placed between a person’s cheek and gum. ● The juices contain nicotine and other chemicals are absorbed into the bloodstream. ● High rate of mouth and throat cancer.
Snuff ● Snuff: ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose or placed between the cheek and gum. ● The nicotine and other chemicals are absorbed through the mucus membranes of the nose and mouth
Leukoplakia thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer.
Quitting Smoking ● Set a quitting date: Choose a time when stress is low ● Decide your approach: gradually, cold turkey, the patch, medication, hypnotized. ● Prepare your environment: throw away ashtrays, lighters, cigarettes ● Get help if you need it: family and friends, community programs, online interactive websites ● Find other ways to cope with stress: exercise, relaxation, listen to music
Katherine is a current smoker with an average of 6 cigarettes a day. She does plan on quitting soon. Katherine states that her high stress job is causing her to smoke cigarettes John has smoked cigarettes since age 19. ● He has drastically reduced his smoking to 5 cigarettes a day due to the health of his grandchildren. Martha quit smoking 4 years ago when she was pregnant with her first child.
What chemical causes the intense desire to smoke cigarettes? a. nicotine b. caffeine c. carbon monoxide d. THC
How does the drug nicotine affect the body? a. clogs air sacs b. increases heart rate c. slows down the action of cilia d. takes the place of oxygen in the red blood cells
What replaces oxygen in the blood when someone smokes cigarettes? ● A. carbon dioxide ● B. carbon Monoxide ● C. hydrogen ● D. nicotine
How do stimulants affect the body? a. increases appetite b. increases fatigue c. increases blood pressure d. decreases alertness
Why is the use of club drugs dangerous? ● A. ecstasy acts like other antibiotics ● B. GHB effects wear off in a short amount of time ● C. rohypnol can be used as a date rape drug ● D. Heroin is highly addictive
Addictive, pain-relieving drugs such as heroin and morphine are classified as which type of drug? ● A. narcotics ● B. hallucinogens ● C. analgesics ● D. stimulants
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