Chapter 20-TobaccoTHINK ABOUT THIS…• In what ways does tobacco harm your body?• What are the consequences of tobacco use?• Why should you avoid this behavior and secondhand smoke?
A teen who decides to start using tobacco can affect their health now and in the future
¼ teens are currently using; 1 out of 3 will begin around the age of 136.4 million children alive today will die from a smoking related illness87% of all cancer deaths are the result of tobacco use90% of adults that smoke, began when they were young
Effects of Tobacco
More Detailed map of Tobacco Effects
Circulatory System Mj
Respiratory System Mj
Nervous System Mj
Digestive System Mj
Effects of Tobacco Mj
Addition Mj
Coughing or "smokers hack" Mj
Increased heart rate & blood pressure Mj
Hardened arteries, decreased blood flow Mj
Chronic Bronchitis MjEmphysema MjLung Cancer Mj
Stroke Mj
Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, & esophagus Mj
Gum recession, tooth loss, tooth decay Mj
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Mj
Cancers of the stomach & pancreas Mj
Heart Attack & Stroke Mj
Excretory System MjBladder Cancer Mj
Kidney Cancer MjNon Life Threatening Effects Mj
Poor Muscle tone Mj
Ulcers of the stomach MjYellow stained fingers Mj
Stained teeth, bad breath, smelly hair Mj
Reproductive System MjCervical Cancer Mj
Infertility (Both) Mj
ED, low sperm count,Impotence Mj
Dry Skin, Wrinkles Mj
Other Consequences MjCost to Individual Mj
Cost to Society Mj
Legal - minors Mj
Harmful Substances in TobaccoThere are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes/tobacco that are
poisonous to the human body*hydrogen cyanide, acetone, ammonia, arsenic, phenol,
naphthalene(taken in in such small amounts over a period of time…it kills slowly)
Other forms > Smokeless tobacco, Pipes & CigarsSmokeless Tobacco – tobacco that is sniffed through the noise, held in the mouth, or chewed*irritates the sensitive lining of the mouth and throat, causingLeukoplakia (thickened) – white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop
Harmful Substances in Tobacco
• Nicotine (addictive drug) – substance that causes physical or psychological dependence…leaves of the plant
*Drugs Effect…Stimulant-increases the CNS• Tar – thick, sticky dark fluid produced when
tobacco burns~destroys cilia, alveoli, lung tissue is damaged therefore reducing lung function:Emphysema Pneumonia CancerBronchitis Heart Disease
• Carbon monoxide – colorless, odorless and poisonous gas (burned tobacco)
*absorbed more easily than O2 therefore depriving the body tissues and cells of oxygen:High Blood Pressure Hardening of ArteriesHeart Disease Circulatory ProblemsStroke
Will you choose to be Tobacco-Free?
Why do young people still smoke?• Control weight• Seem mature• Relieve stress• Peer involvementTobacco use by youngsters has been declining…
88% High School Students in (early 2000)>65% in 2010 report from CDC
Why?
• Tobacco legislation (1998)• No smoking in most public places/businesses• Family values (teens whose parents avoid tobacco are
more likely to not use themselves)
• Positive Peers• Health Risks
List 3 Strategies for Avoiding Tobacco…
Getting Help to QuitAll drugs that are addictive will carry withdrawal symptoms when the drug is no longer being used
*irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cravings
(relief…nicotine substitutes)
How to Get Help when Quitting:• Set the date to quit
• Get support & encouragement• Seek professional services
• Replace tobacco with healthy behaviors
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