Dangers of Tobacco
Smoke that escapes from a burning cigarette is called?
sidestream tobacco smoke
The addictive chemical found in tobacco is?
nicotine
Give me three reasons why people start using tobacco.
family, friends, peer pressure, rebellion, curiosity, and ads...
Smoke that is inhaled directly into the lungs in known as?
mainstream tobacco smoke
The gas that blocks oxygen from getting to your blood is called?
carbon monoxide
What is an NRT?
A way or device used to help quit.
ex...patch, gum, and pills
The combination of sidestream and mainstream tobacco smoke is known as?
environmental tobacco smoke
Define carcinogens.
A cancer causing chemical.
What are three potential benefits of being tobacco free?
smell better, more attractive, more $$, live longer...
Give me four effects of tobacco use on a fetus/baby.
miscarriages, SIDS, low birth weight, pre-mature birth, stunted growth, respiratory infections, and learning difficulties.
Give me four chemicals found in tobacco products?
formaldehyde, cyanide, arsenic, butane, benzene, lead, vinyl chloride...
How does tobacco use effect families and society?
It can cause financial problems, insurance, lost wages, health problems, and loss of life.
What are four short term effects of tobacco use?
brain reward system, heart rate goes up, HBP, vomit reflex, blood sugar goes up, and breathing rate goes up.
What are four different diseases caused by tobacco use?
emphysema, COPD, chronic bronchitis, cancers, pnuemonia
On average how many years of life do people that use tobacco lose compared to those that don't use tobacco products?
10-15 years.