Using Tobacco Practice
Tobacco is __________. A. created in laboratories B. obtained from plants C. an animal by-product D. free of harmful components
B
__________ is a side effect of tobacco use. A. Lightheadedness B. Irritability C. Dizziness D. All of the above
D
Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance.
F
Tobacco products have little effect on society.
F
Explain how an individual's choice to use tobacco can have negative consequences for society.
One of the ways in which an individual's choice to use tobacco can negatively impact society is through the introduction of higher taxes that comes from the increased number of individuals requiring medical care due to tobacco-related illnesses.
Summarize the negative impacts that tobacco use can have on families.
Parents, children, and spouses might disagree with the use of tobacco by a family member, leading to increased conflict and stress. Tobacco use can lead to increased occurrences of illness, which can also add strain to familial relationships.
Explain how tobacco smoke can be harmful to the body.
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis.
How are the factors that contribute to tobacco use related?
The main factors that contribute to tobacco use are self-esteem, peer pressure, role models, and curiosity. Other factors can also contribute to an individual's tobacco use such as rebellion, ease of use, and boredom.
How does tobacco use negatively impact personal finances?
Tobacco use can negatively impact personal finances through the cost of purchased tobacco products, loss of income due to missed work days, and increased healthcare costs due to the increased risk of illness associated with tobacco use. Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance.
List four cancer-causing substances found in tobacco products.
tar, carbon monoxide, arsenic, vinyl chloride, and/or formaldehyde.
