Cigarette Questions
How many packs of cigarettes are sold each year in the US?
Around 9.1 billion.
John has been smoking cigarettes ever since he was 16. Now, at the age of 52 his health started declining and decided to stop smoking. What are some reasons why it will be hard to stop smoking?
Because the chemicals in cigarettes (Specifically Nicotine) are highly addictive.
What is the most popular drug?
Alcohol.
What percent of the UK doesn't smoke?
80%
how many people does alcohol kill?
three million people throughout the world every year.
What are the consequences of smoking?
Cancer, Heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, chrome obstructive, pulmonary disease, eye disease, problems with your immune system, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Elliot has been smoking in his house for the past 4 years, he recently got a dog, what hand smoke is the dog getting?
2nd hand smoke.
What is the deadliest drug.
Fentanyl.
What percentage of smokers drink alcohol?
70%
How many people die annually due to smoking?
More than 480,000 deaths
Maria lives in a predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhood. Recently, vape and cigarette stores have been opening up in her neighborhood with advertisements that show POC smoking. Why do you think this is?
Vape and cigarette companies target POC, specifically Black, Latinx, and Indigenous people.
What is the most addictive drug?
Cocaine
Why is smoking popular in movies?
It can signify sophistication, and be a convenient way for characters to get to know each other.
What year was the cigarette consumption the highest in the US?
1960 at 4,171 cigarettes per adult
What drug has the highest death rate?
Alcohol.
What communities are targeted most when it comes to smoking?
Black communities, Indigenous peoples, Hispanic communities, and students who are still in school.
Who made the first cigarette?
Washington Duke of North Carolina in the early 19th century.
How many people does fentanyl kill every year?
64,000.
Which country smokes the most cigarettes?
Nauru, at 52.1% of its country, smokes.