2. Tobacco – Facts
Numbers = Facts:
6,000 teens light up first cig everyday
3,000 become regular smokers
Approximately 9 in 10 adult smokers start as
teens
1/3 will eventually die from smoking related
causes.
About 2.6 million packs are illegally sold to
minors everyday.
420,000 Americans die from smoking per year
3. Tobacco – What’s Inside
What is Nicotine: addictive drug in cigs and a
stimulant which increases action of the CNS.
It is used in insecticide
What is Tar: thick, sticky dark fluid produced when
tobacco burns.
Contains carcinogens: cancer-causing substances.
4. Tobacco – What’s Happening
Tar & drying effect of smoking paralyzes or
destroys cilia that work to keep respiratory
tract clear
Carbon Monoxide:
Colorless, odorless, poisonous gas in
cigarette smoke. Auto fumes.
Contain formaldehyde, paint, toilet
cleaner, antifreeze chemicals
5. Tobacco – Smokeless
Smokeless Tobacco
Tobacco sniffed through nose or chewed
Over 12 million Americans use regularly
Start at age 13-15
Addictive drug is nicotine
Mouth sores, cancer of lip, mouth or throat
Damage to teeth and gums
Damage to digestive system
6. Tobacco – Smokeless
Smokeless Tobacco
7,800 oral cancer deaths per year
Leukoplakia: Thickened, white leathery spots on inside of
mouth
30,200 new cases per year
Discovered too late = only 50% survive 5 yrs or more
7. Tobacco – Diseases
Respiratory Diseases
Chronic Bronchitis: Bronchi irritated
Emphysema: Destruction of tiny air sacs in lungs
that allow gas exchange (O2 vs. CO2)
Lung Cancer: direct link to smoking
Leading cause cancer death in males
Over 157,000 deaths 2003
Over 171,900 new cases reported per year
8. Tobacco – Diseases
Circulatory Diseases
Nicotine = Plaque buildup in blood vessels
Increased risk of arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis
Hardened arteries
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Smoking during Pregnancy =
Small fetal growth, spontaneous abortion/prenatal
death, and stillbirths
Growth, developmental, intellectual and behavioral
problems
9. Tobacco – Nonsmoker
Effects to nonsmoker
Passive smoke: Smoke inhaled by nonsmoker
and that remains in area after smoker done
Includes mainstream and sidestream smoke
Mainstream smoke: Smoke the smoker blows off
Sidestream smoke: Smoke from burning tobacco
10. Tobacco – Rights
Rights of Nonsmoker
Ask others not to smoke around you
Choose places that are smoke free
Ask people not to smoke in your home
Ask people not to smoke at public meetings or
events you attend
11. Tobacco – “JUST SAY NO”
Be tobacco free!!!!!!!!
FIRST OF ALL: DON’T START!!!!!
Nicotine Withdrawal: Occurs when nicotine no
longer used
Nervous, moody, difficulty sleeping
Not long lasting
12. Tobacco – Treatments
Treatments
Filters: Reduce tar & nicotine gradually
Nicotine Substitutes: Deliver small amounts of
nicotine while user trying to quit.
Gum = Over the counter
Patch = Dr. prescription
Nasal Spray = Dr. prescription and faster
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