Smoking Basics
This addictive substance can be found in cigarettes?
Nicotine
Which organ does smoking mainly damage?
lungs
What is the term for smoke inhaled by someone near a smoker?
secondhand smoke
Myth or fact: “Light” cigarettes are safer than regular ones.
Myth
Cigarette smoke contains over ____ harmful chemicals
7000
Smoking in the number 1 cause of which type of cancer?
lung cancer
Which common respiratory condition can secondhand smoke cause in children?
asthma
Myth or fact: Smoking helps you relax in the long term.
Myth
What is the name of the smoke inhaled directly by the smoker?
mainstream smoke
Smoking increases the risk of which type of deadly disease
heart disease
What type of smoke comes from the burning end of a cigarette?
sidestream smoke
Vaping is 100% safe. True or false?
False
What is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. ?
smoking
Long term smoking can weaken the ____ _____, meaning your body's ability to fight back.
immune system
Babies exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk of which deadly syndrome?
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking. True or false?
False
Which USA government agency regulates tobacco products?
FDA (food and drug administration)
Which disease causes permanent damage to the air sacs in the lungs?
emphysema
Laws that ban smoking in public places help reduce what?
secondhand smoke exposure
Joining the American Lung Association will help you quit smoking
True. This non profit organization has been helping people quit smoking for over 40 years and has helped one million people quit for good!