Cigarettes
How many packs of cigarettes are sold each year in the US?
9.1 billion
What is the most popular drug?
Alcohol
What percent of the US smokes?
12.5%
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?
He's addicted to the taste, and nicotine of cigarettes.
How many people have died from vaping?
As of February 18 2020, a total of 2,807 hospitalized cases, including 68 deaths.
What are some things that smoking can cause?
Cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, chrome obstructive, pulmonary disease, eye disease, problems with your immune system and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the deadliest drug?
Fentanyl
Who made the first cigarette?
Washington Duke of North Carolina
Elliot has been smoking in his house for the past 4 years, he recently got a dog, what hand smoke is the dog getting?
Second-hand smoke.
Is vaping just water vapor?
No, it is Aerosol.
What year was the highest cigarette consumption?
1960 at 4,171 cigarettes per adult
What is the most addictive drug?
Cocaine
What percentage of smokers drink alcohol?
70%
Maria lives in a predominantly Latinx and Black neighborhood. She's noticed that a lot of smoke shops and ads for smoking have come up in her neighborhood. Why do you think that is?
Cigarette companies target Hispanic, Black, and Native American communities.
Are vapes less addictive than cigarettes?
They are just as addictive.
How many People die annually from smoking?
More than 480,000 deaths
What drug has the highest death rate?
Alcohol
Why is smoking popular in movies?
It can signify sophistication, and be a convenient way for characters to get to know each other.
What are some of the chemicals found in vapes?
Nicotine, Rat poison, Aerosol, heavy metals like tin, and led. Chemicals that are found in hairspray, and more.
Which country smokes the most cigarettes?
Nauru, 52.1% of its country, smokes.
How many people does fentanyl kill every year?
64,000
What communities are targeted most when it comes to smoking?
Black communities, Indigenous peoples, Hispanic communities, and students who are still in school.
What percentage of students vape in the US?
14.1%.