Ingredients
What is the most prevalent chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What's the worst that can happen if you smoke?
Death
How much money do you think is spent per person each year on tobacco products (cigarettes specifically)?
About $2,300
What are the four most common affects of second hand smoke on children?
Severe asthma, respiratory infections, ear infections and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
What is the quickest way to receive help to quit smoking?
Text “CDC” to 47848
About how many chemicals do you think there are in one cigarette?
Over 7,000
Other than the respiratory tract, what other body systems can smoking affect?
The circulatory system
How many deaths are caused each year by complications of tobacco use?
Nearly half a million each year
How many infant deaths occur per year from pregnant mothers smoking?
1,000 deaths/year
How do you choose when to quit?
Most effective way is to develop a quit date within 2 weeks
What chemical found in nail polish remover is also found in cigarettes?
Acetone
What population does smoking have the worst affects on?
Children
In New York, how much money is spent on one smoker in their lifetime, including healthcare and out of pocket costs?
$3,114,670 in their lifetime
What are the three main life threatening affects on adults from being exposed to secondhand smoke?
Stroke, lung cancer and coronary heart disease
What are 4 lifestyle changes that can help support quitting when craving?
Using mints or gum, walk or jog, slow deep breaths, drink more water
Are there ingredients in cigarettes that are natural?
No
How many organs in the body are affected by cigarette smoking?
Nearly every one of the 78 organs in the body are affected
What is the average retail price of a pack of cigarettes in New York State?
The average cost per pack is 10.47
In 1964 the Surgeon General reported that several people were dying due to secondhand smoke, how many deaths have occurred since that report in 1964?
2.5 Million deaths
What are the initial measures for someone who chooses to quit?
Throw away, ashtrays, cigarettes, matches, lighters
What is the most appealing characteristic about cigarettes to youth and young adults?
The flavors (ex: menthol)
What are the 3 most common types of lung disease associated with cigarette smoking?
COPD, chronic asthma and lung cancer
True or False: After 6 months of non-smoking (1 pack/day), with the money saved you could buy an Apple watch, AirPods and a Macbook Pro?
True, that is about $2,000 saved in six months
How many non smokers die from secondhand smoke lung cancer every year?
7,300 deaths/year
What are quit milestones?
Establishing rewards for 24hrs smoke free, a week, month, etc.