Tobacco6th Health4th Quarter

TobaccoList all forms of tobacco that you

can think of!

Why do you think people smoke?

List everything you can think of that happens as a result of smoking

Forms of tobaccoCigarettes

Smokeless tobacco- Chewing tobacco

Pipes and cigars

Reasons why kids smoke

1. Attempt to appear sophisticated and mature

2. Peer pressure3. Behavior modeled by others

around them4. Glorified in movies, TV, and

advertisements5. Rebellion

TobaccoTobacco comes in plant form

where the leaves are used as the product.

History There are more than 70 species of tobacco North American tribes carried tobacco as a trade

item and used tobacco during sacred ceremonies through peace pipes

It was believed that tobacco was a gift from the Creator, and that the exhaled tobacco smoke carried one's thoughts and prayers to heaven.

Tobacco was a very popular trade item following the arrival of the Europeans and fostered the economy of the Southern United States until it was replaced by cotton

During the mid-1900s, tobacco became condemned as a health hazard, and eventually became encompassed as a cause for cancer

Harmful substances in tobacco

There a 3 substances in tobacco that are especially harmful:

1. Nicotine- Drug found in tobacco2. Carbon monoxide- Odorless,

colorless, poisonous gas3. Tar- A thick, sticky fluid that

coats the lungs

Arsenic used in rat poison Acetic Acid hair dye and photo developer

Acetone main ingredient in paint and fingernail polish remover Ammonia a typical household cleaner

Benzene rubber cement Cadmium found in batteries and artists' oil paint

Carbon Monoxide poison Hydrazine used in jet and rocket fuels

Formaldehyde used to embalm dead bodies Hydrogen Cyanide poison in gas chambers

Napthalenes used in explosives, moth balls, and paint pigments Nickel used in the process of electroplating

Phenol used in disinfectants and plastics Polonium radiation dosage, equal to 300 chest X-rays in one year

NicotineStimulant found in tobacco (called the quick

poison) Increases heart rate and blood pressure It is highly addictiveCauses psychological and physical

dependency. Your mind and body now rely on nicotine.

physical dependence- the body feels a need for a drug because it is used to having it

psychological dependence- the mind sends the body the message that it needs more of a substance

Carbon MonoxideOdorless, colorless, poisonous gasReduces red blood cells ability to carry

oxygen. The heart has to work harder to get the oxygen to the cells.

Is the reason for shortness of breathMakes it difficult for the heart and brain to

workRisk for heart attack and stroke increaseStroke- Caused by a blocked or broken blood

vessel in the brain

TarGives tobacco flavorContains 200 chemicalsCoats the lungs and makes it difficult for

oxygen to pass into the lungsHarms cilia (tiny hairs that line air passages,

they trap particles when you breathe). Robs the body of Vitamin C, which keeps the

immune system strongSmokers commonly develop respiratory

infections more often than non-smokers (common cold)

Types of smokeMainstream smoke- Smoke inhaled by the

smokerSecond-hand smoke- Air that has been

contaminated by tobacco smoke Long-term exposure to second-hand smoke

poses the same health risks as smokingSidestream smoke- smoke from the burning end

of a cigarette Contains twice as much tar and nicotine as what

the smoker inhales because it is not filteredThird-hand smoke- Tobacco residue that clings to

walls, carpets, clothes, cars, and other surfaces.

Stay away from second hand smoke1. Breathing second hand smoke increases the

risk of cancer (disease where abnormal cells multiply and spread). A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer.

2. Irritates the eyes, throat, and lungs3. Causes headaches and increases

respiratory infections4. Heart disease and asthma5. Hair and clothes smell

10 reasons not to smoke1. To prevent nicotine addiction2. To protect the heart and blood vessels3. To prevent respiratory infections4. To prevent cancer5. To prevent emphysema6. To prevent asthma7. To prevent chronic bronchitis8. To have a healthful appearance9. To have healthful relationships10. To save money

Primary Diseases Cancer- Abnormal cells multiply and spread.

Smokers have high rates of mouth, throat, breast, and lung cancers.

Heart disease- Heart must work harder to get oxygen to the cells

Emphysema- Air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged. Site where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. Shortness of breath is the result

Chronic bronchitis- Mucus blocks the airway (Smoker’s cough)

Asthma- Chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult

Lung cancer

Damaged Heart

Periodontal disease

Smokeless TobaccoAlso, known as chewing tobacco, spitting

tobacco, dipSnuff- Powdered tobacco that is placed

between the cheek and gumsSmokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-

causing agents (carcinogens). Smokeless tobacco is not a safer alternative to smoking

Responsible for cancers of the mouth and throat

Reasons not to use smokeless tobacco1. Prevent cancer- Tobacco juice causes changes in

the cells of the gums and teeth. The changed cells appear as white spots (leukoplakia) and can become cancerous

2. Prevent tooth decay- Smokeless tobacco contains sugar and sand. The sand wears down the enamel and the sugar forms acid which causes the teeth to decay

3. Prevent gingivitis- Tobacco juices= sore gums and bleeding

4. Prevent periodontal disease- Gums and tissues pull away from the teeth. The teeth fall out

5. Prevent stomach problems- Swallowing the tobacco juice can cause sores in the stomach

AdvertisingTobacco adds show people having funShow people who appear to be popularShow people who are attractiveShow people who look healthyShow places that are clean and freshTobacco companies spend over a billion

dollars a year just on advertising for their products

www.tobaccofreekids.org

What can be doneWe have already:Raised the prices of tobacco productsMade the age to by tobacco 18Commercials against tobacco-

www.thetruth.comSmoking cessation programs- Programs

aimed to help people stop smoking American Cancer Society American Heart Association Schools, Community, Church American Lung Association

Facts the usage of tobacco is an activity that is

practiced by some 1.1 billion people, and up to 1/3 of the adult population

The World Health Organization(WHO) reports it to be the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and estimates that it currently causes 5.4 million deaths per year.

Health care costs a year for smoking = 96 billion dollars

Tobacco is intensely marketed. Only the automobile industry markets more heavily