Smoking and Health
How many chemicals are in cigarette smoke?
Over 7,000
True or false: regular exercise improves lung function
True
True or False: Quitting smoking improves lung health even after years of smoking
True
This lung cancer treatment uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells.
The leading cause of lung cancer
Smoking
How many cigarettes equals one Juul Pod worth of Nicotine?
20 cigarettes
What happens to lung function within two weeks of quitting smoking?
It improves
Can talking to people about smoking save someone's life?
Yes
This type of doctor specializes in treating cancer, including lung cancer.
Oncologist
True or False: Non-smokers cannot get lung cancer
False
True or False: Smokeless tobacco is safer than cigarettes
False
Do designated smoking stops at places prevent secondhand smoke?
Yes.
What is the success rate of quitting smoking with professional support?
25-35 (varies based on method)
What is the final stage of Lung Cancer?
Stage 4.
The percentage of lung cancer cases that are linked to smoking
About 80-90%
The amount of time after quitting smoking that drops the risk of heart attack
As soon as 24 hours!
This screening test, recommended for high-risk individuals, can detect lung cancer at an early stage.
Low-dose CT scan (LDCT)
Name two nicotine replacement therapy options
Gum, patches, lozenges, inhalers, nasal sprays
This type of treatment uses powerful drugs to attack cancer cells throughout the body.
Chemotherapy
One environmental factor that increases lung cancer risk.
Among others: Radon gas, asbestos, air pollution, secondhand smoke
The average cost of smoking a pack a day for a year in the U.S.
Around $2000-$3000
A diet rich in these nutrients, found in fruits and vegetables, can help support lung health and may lower cancer risk.
Antioxidants
Name one withdrawal symptom when quitting smoking.
Among others: Irritability, cravings, headaches, anxiety
This type of care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for lung cancer patients at any stage of the disease.
Palliative care
The stage of lung cancer that has the best chance for successful treatment.
Early stage / Stage I