nicotine
stimulant found in tobacco leaves; additive drug
raises blood pressure, increases heart rate, and contributes to heart and disease and stroke
carbon monoxide
deprives body cells of oxygen and creates other circulatory problems
colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas
increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and hardening of the arteries
tar
a sticky, thick, dark, cilia-destroying fluid produced by burning tobacco
penetrates the smoke's respiratory system
destroys cilia, alveoli, or air sacs; lung tissue- bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema, and cancer
carcinogen
any cancer-causing substance; most dangerous
addictive drug
a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
arteriosclerosis
tobacco causes plaque buildup in the blood vessels
chronic bronchitis
when tobacco use damages the cilia until they are useless
emphysema
tobacco leads to this; a disease that destroys air sacs in the lungs and makes breathing extremely hard
destroys tiny air sacs become less elastic; 80% of energy used to just breath
withdrawal symptoms
can happen as little as 30 minutes after the last time using tobacco
leukoplakia
thickened, white, leathery-looking white spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
Approximately how many adult smokers start when they are teens?
90%
Factors the contribute to teen smoking decline
antismoking campaigns
financial costs
societal pressures
STOP approach to help a friend quit smoking
S- Show concern
T- Take time to plan
O- offer support
P- promote success
Benefits to staying tobacco free
lower risk of cancer
better lung function
lower levels of stress
healthful behaviors
physical activity and good nutrition can help people quit
smoking rate
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nicotine withdraw
irritability, anxiety, and cravings
refusal skills
by preparing to say no if you are often tobacco then you are practicing this
nicotine substitute
product that delivers a small amount of nicotine to ease the quitting process
gum, patches, nasal sprays, and inhalers
Healthy People 2010
a department of health and human services program to promote health nationwide
mainstream smoke
smoke inhaled from the lungs of smoker
sidestream smoke
smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS/ two and 1/2 times greater among babies of smokers than babies of nonsmokers
environmental tobacco smoke
air contaminated by tobacco smoke
additive drup
a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
stimulant
a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs
What is the number 1 cause of preventable diseases?
smoking
smokeless tobacco
tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or cheered; not a safe alternative to smoking
28 additional carcinogens
8-10 plugs= 2 pack a day smoker
Cancer common to smokeless tobacco
cancers of the throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas, oral
Short term effect of Tobacco
changes in brain chemistry- withdrawal symptoms
increased respiration and hear rate
dulled taste buds and reduced appetite
bad breath and smelly hair, clothes, and skin
Long term effects of Tobacco
immune system weakened
chronic bronchitis- leads to buildup of tar in the lungs, causing chronic coughing and excessive mucus secretion
emphysema
lung cancer
coronary heart disease and stroke- contracts flow of blood; contributes to plaque buildup in bloo
What does it do to your nervous system?
addiction
increased risk of stroke
What does it do to your respiratory system?
coughing or "smoker's hack"
increased risk of emphysema, lung cancer, and chronic bronchitis
What does it do to your digestive system?
increased risk of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus
increased risk of gum recession, tooth decay, and tooth loss
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
increased risk of cancers of the stomach and pancreas
What does it do to your cardiovascular system?
increased heart rate and blood pressure
hardened arteries and decreased blood flow
increased risk of hear attack
What does it do to your excretory system?
increased risk of cancer of the bladder
increased risk of cancer of the kidneys
Other consequences to tobacco
legal consequences- illegal before 18 and smoking at school is illegal
social consequences- offensive to people; bad breathe, yellowed teeth, and stained fingers
financial consequences`
How to reduce smoking in teens?
antismoking campaigns- fund ads to discourage young people to smoke
financial cost- expensive
societal pressures- young people less tolerant of secondhand smoke
family influence- parents strongly disagree
Benefits of living Tobacco Free
risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke
improves cardiovascular endurance and lung function
mental, emotional, and social benefits
don't depend on a substance
higher energy levels, healthier skin, fresher breath, and better-smelling clothes and hai
How to prevent tobacco use?
choose friends who don't use tobacco- share values and beliefs
avoid situations where tobacco products may be used- reduce the chance of being pressures to use tobacco
practice and use refusal skills- prepare to stay not and be assertive
Why do some teens use tobacco?
help them control their weight or cope in time of stress and crisis
peer pressure and media influences
Reasons to Give up tobacco use
begin to have health problems
have the desire, will, and commitment to stop
realize how expensive the habit is
realize that using tobacco products because selling tobacco products to persons under age 18 is illegal
realize the damaging effects of second h
nicotine withdrawal
the process that occurs in the body when nicotine, an addictive drug, is no longer used
Withdrawal
irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cracings
Tips for Quitting
prepare for the day
get support and encouragement
access professional health services
replace tobacco with healthier alternatives
change daily behavior
engage in healthful behaviors
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
secondhand smoke; air that as been contaminated by tobacco smoke
How many different chemical compounds are in cigarettes and cigars?
4,000
43 carcinogens
What does ETS affect in people?
eye irritation, headaches, ear infections, and coughing
effects of smoking on unborn children and infants
nicotine passes through the placenta and constricts the blood vessels
carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen levels
risk of impaired fetal growth, miscarriage, prenatal death, premature delivery, low birth weight, deformities, and stillbirths
suffer growth an
Effects of Smoke on Young Children
tend to have higher incidence of sore throats, ear infections, and upper respiratory problems
double the risk of developing lung cancer then children of nonsmokers
How to protect yourself from ETS?
open windows
consider using decontaminants
go outside
go to smoke free restaurants