Tobacco Basics
True/ False. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
True. 480,000 people die from smoking each year, which is tobacco prevention and education is so important!
True/ False. Secondhand smoke is only relevant to cigarette smoke.
False! Secondhand emissions from e-cigarettes can contain nicotine; ultrafine particles; flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease.
True/False. Even short-term secondhand smoke exposure can put you at risk for adverse effects.
True! There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke and even short-term exposure potentially can increase the risk of heart attacks.
True/ False. The same quitting methods work for every smoker
False! Quitting is different for each smoker, and everyone experiences its challenges differently.
Name the toxic chemical compound found in tobacco products that causes addiction
Nicotine
What do we NOT know about e-cigarette/ vaping use?
Long term effects! Since these products are relatively new, much remains to be determined about the lasting health consequences of these products.
Name the major cause of lung cancer and lung disease?
Cigarette smoking
Are e-cigarettes proven to help people quit smoking?
No! The Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit
Name two factors that affect tobacco use.
Age, race, income, and education, mental health, genetics, marketing
What are two marketing techniques tobacco companies use to market e-cigarette and vaping use towards youth?
Candy-like flavors, celebrity/ influencer endorsements, corporate sponsorships, social media, scholarships, product design, accessibility, etc.
Instead of smoke, what is inhaled during e-cigarette use?
Aerosol. This is a mixture of nicotine (depending on the e-liquid), flavorings, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and potentially other chemicals that will harm your lungs.
A day in November used to foster community-based activities that encourage cigarette and smokeless-tobacco users to stop using tobacco products for at least 24 hours.
Great American Smokeout!
Name at least TWO chemicals found in a cigarette.
Acetone, acetic acid, ammonia, arsenic, benzene, butane, cadmium, carbon monoxide, lead formaldehyde, hexamine, methanol, nicotine, tar toluene, naphthalene
Electronic cigarettes are collectively known as ENDS. What does this acronym stand for?
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Name at least 2 cancers someone can be at risk for from long-term smokeless tobacco use.
Oral, esophageal, and pancreatic.
How many medications are approved by the FDA to help people quit smoking?
Seven! (5 NRT- patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, oral inhaler) (2 medications- Bupropion and Varenicline)