Ch. 10: Tobacco
There has been a (blank) increase in teenage use of vaping products in the past (blank) years, with "juuling" being the most popular right now
15%; 7
A smoker is (blank) more likely to suffer a heart attack than a non-smoker
3x
A heart attack is (blank) more likely to kill a smoker than a nonsmoker
5-10x
Carbon Monoxide
A poisonous, odorless, colorless gas that can cause death in high quantities ~ Found in the smoke of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes
Chewing Tobacco
A tobacco product containing a whole tobacco leave mixed with molasses/honey ~ It is placed between the cheek and gums ~ Both this and snuff/dip have the same harmful chemicals found in cigarette tobacco ~ There are major risks for developing oral cancers with the use of this "smokeless product"
Snuff/Dip
A tobacco product containing finely ground tobacco ~ It is placed between the lower lip and gums ~ Both this and chewing tobacco have the same harmful chemicals found in cigarette tobacco ~ There are major risks for developing oral cancers with the use of this "smokeless product"
Cigar
A tobacco product in which tobacco is inhaled
Pipe
A tobacco product in which tobacco is inhaled
Cigarette
A tobacco product in which tobacco is inhaled ~ Both chewing tobacco and snuff/dip have the same harmful chemicals found in this tobacco
"Juul"
A type of e-cigarette that delivers a powerful dose of nicotine, derived from tobacco , that very closely mimics the feelings of inhaling a traditional cigarette ~ Those who use e-cigarettes are exposed to the same cancer-causing toxins found in nicotine and have the same risks - Users are still at risk for: ~ Heart Disease ~ Cancer ~ Lung Disease ~ Vaping can lead to an addiction to nicotine and therefore could cause a user to experience withdrawal symptoms ~ Teenagers using e-cigarettes can permanently affect brain development, including: - Memory - The ability to focus/pay attention ~ There has been a 15% increase in teenage use of vaping products in the past 7 years, with "juuling" being the most popular right now
Of the 4,000 chemicals inhaled with each each puff on a cigarette, cigar, or pipe, (blank) are known to be dangerous
At least 1,000 ~ See iBook for list of chemicals
Carcinogens
Cancer causing agents
Tobacco Smoke and Nursing Mothers
Like pregnant women, nursing mothers should NOT smoke as well, as the nicotine could pass through the breast milk to the baby
Tobacco Products
Made from the dried leaves of the tobacco plant ~ They can be smoked/inhaled or chewed ~ They include: - Cigarettes - Cigars - Pipes - Chewing Tobacco - Snuff/Dip
With each puff on a cigarette, cigar, or pipe, a smoke inhales (blank) different chemicals
Over 4,000
Mainstream Smoke
Smoke exhaled into the air from the smoker ~ This is more harmful to the actual smoker
Sidestream Smoke
Smoke that goes directly into the air from the burning tobacco ~ This contains a higher concentration of harmful chemicals ~ This is more harmful to passive smokers
Tar
The dark, sticky mixture that forms when tobacco burns ~ Found in the the burning tobacco of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes ~ This substance carries hundreds of carcinogens
Tobacco and Pregnancy
The harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke pass from a mother to the developing baby during pregnancy, and tobacco smoke can have the following effects on the unborn child: ~ Increases baby's heart rate ~ Reduces oxygen supply ~ Slows down cell growth, resulting in low birth weight ~ Can cause a miscarriage
Vaping
The process of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or similar device ~ Those who use e-cigarettes are exposed to the same cancer-causing toxins found in nicotine and have the same risks - Users are still at risk for: ~ Heart Disease ~ Cancer ~ Lung Disease ~ Vaping can lead to an addiction to nicotine and therefore could cause a user to experience withdrawal symptoms ~ Teenagers using e-cigarettes can permanently affect brain development, including: - Memory - The ability to focus/pay attention ~ There has been a 15% increase in teenage use of vaping products in the past 7 years, with "juuling" being the most popular right now
Nicotine
The stimulant drug produced by the tobacco plant ~ In high quantities, it can act as a poison - Long term exposure to this poison has serious long term health effects ~ This stimulant is highly addictive due to the way it impacts the neurotransmitters in the brain
Passive Smokers
Those who are regularly exposed to 2nd hand smoke
2-3 Days After Quitting Smoking
~ Ability to smell and taste improves
20 Minutes After Quitting Smoking
~ Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal levels ~ Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal
3 Days After Quitting Smoking
~ Bronchial tubes relax ~ Lung capacity increases
8 Hours After Quitting Smoking
~ Carbon Monoxide levels in the blood drop to normal - Your heart will NOT have to work as hard when the carbon monoxide levels decrease ~ Oxygen levels in the blood increase to normal
1 Day After Quitting Smoking
~ Chance of heart attack decreases
Long Term Health Risks of Tobacco and Smokeless Products
~ Chronic Bronchitis ~ Emphysema ~ Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic respiratory diseases are more common in smokers ~ Cancer - Lung - Leukoplakia (in mouth) - Skin (from smoke blowing into face) ~ Cardiovascular Disease - A smoker is 3x more likely to suffer a heart attack than a non-smoker - A heart attack is 5-10x more likely to kill a smoker than a non-smoker
1-9 Months After Quitting Smoking
~ Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease ~ Cilia regrow - This increases the ability to handle mucus, thus reducing risk of infection ~ The body's overall energy level increases
2 Weeks-3 Months After Quitting Smoking
~ Lung function increases by up to 30% ~ Circulation improves ~ Walking becomes easier
Short Term Health Risks of Tobacco and Smokeless Products
~ Rapid Addiction ~ Increased Stress ~ Altered Brain Chemistry ~ Irritated Air Passages ~ Persistent Cough ~ Constricted Blood Vessels ~ Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure ~ Heartburn and Reflex ~ Ulcers ~ Oral/Dental Problems ~ Bad Breath ~ Sinusitis ~Pneumonia ~ Circulatory Issues ~ Harm to Others - 2nd Hand Smoke ~ Careless Smoking - House fires - Wildfires
10 Years After Quitting Smoking
~ Risk of developing lung cancer is nearly the same as for a nonsmoker - A formers smoker's lung function may be about equal to that of a non-smoker's ~ Precancerous cells are replaced
5 Years After Quitting Smoking
~ Risk of developing lung cancer or coronary heart disease decreases dramatically