Health Risks
Choosing to be Tobacco-Free
Promoting a Smoke-Free Environment
100
The addictive drug in tobacco.
Nicotine
100
Why do some teens start smoking?
It helps control weight, cope with stress, to fit in, and to look mature/independent.
100
Secondhand smoke is another name for what?
Environmental Tobacco Smoke.
200
The two poisonous substances found in tobacco smoke.
What is tar and carbon monoxide?
200
What has helped teen tobacco use go down?
No smoking policies. Family values. Positive peer pressure. Health risk. The age you must be to purchase tobacco.
200
Which is worse, Mainstream smoke or Sidestream smoke? Why?
Sidestream smoke. Mainstream smoke was first exhaled by a smoker and now contains lower concentrations of carcinogens, nicotine, and tar.
300
What is a carcinogen?
Cancer-causing drug
300
What is a benefit to being tobacco free?
Better lung function. Better athletic performance. Reduced risk of cancer, lung disease, and stroke. Less stress. More confidence.
300
What does ETS stand for?
Enviromental tobacco smoke.
400
Other forms of tobacco products.
What is pipes, cigars, and/or smokeless tobacco
400
What can you do to stay tobacco free?
Say no to peer pressure. Have good friends.
400
What is the legal age in most states to sell tobacco products to?
18
500
What is one short term effect of tobacco? A. Chronic Bronchitis B. Emphysema C. Taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced D. Lung cancer
C.
500
What is one reason to quit tobacco use?
Health problems. Costly. Social problems.
500
What is nicotine withdraw?
Effect of the body from not using nicotine after long time use.
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