Health Effects of Tobacco
What is the most common form of cancer associated with tobacco use?
Lung cancer.
What is the addictive substance found in tobacco products?
Nicotine.
What are some common strategies used by tobacco companies to target young people in their advertisements?
Using flavors, colors, and packaging that appeal to youth; sponsoring events popular among youth; and using social media influencers.
What is the term for the harmful chemicals released into the air by burning tobacco products, affecting both smokers and non-smokers?
Second handsmoke?
What is the legal age to purchase tobacco products in most states in the USA?
21 years old.
How does tobacco use contribute to cardiovascular diseases?
It increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes by damaging blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.
How does nicotine affect the brain?
It stimulates the release of dopamine, causing feelings of pleasure and reinforcing addictive behavior.
What is the term for the practice of placing tobacco products in movies and TV shows to promote smoking?
Product placement.
How does secondhand smoke exposure affect non-smokers' health?
Can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and lung cancer in non-smokers
What federal agency regulates the advertising and promotion of tobacco products in the United States?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What respiratory condition is commonly associated with secondhand smoke exposure in children?
Asthma.
What is withdrawal syndrome, and how does it relate to tobacco addiction?
The physical and psychological symptoms experienced when quitting tobacco, such as cravings, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
How do tobacco companies use branding to attract consumers?
Creating distinctive logos, slogans, and packaging to establish brand identity and loyalty.
What is the economic impact of tobacco use on society?
It leads to increased healthcare costs, lost productivity, and premature death, imposing a significant financial burden on individuals and governments.
What is the purpose of smoke-free laws and policies?
To protect the public from exposure to secondhand smoke and reduce the prevalence of smoking-related diseases.
What is the term for the condition where air sacs in the lungs are damaged, making it difficult to breathe?
Emphysema.
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals require increasing amounts of nicotine to achieve the same effects?
Tolerance.
What is the purpose of tobacco advertising and marketing?
To attract new users, retain current users, and increase overall consumption of tobacco products.
How does tobacco cultivation contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation?
It requires large amounts of land for cultivation, leading to deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution from pesticide use.
What is the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and when was it enacted?
It is a federal law that grants the FDA authority to regulate the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products. It was enacted in 2009.
How does smoking during pregnancy affect the fetus?
It can cause low birth weight, premature birth, and developmental issues.
How does nicotine addiction impact attempts to quit smoking?
It makes it challenging to quit due to withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
How do tobacco companies target marginalized communities in their marketing efforts?
Sponsoring events and advertising in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status and higher minority populations.
How does tobacco use contribute to litter and pollution?
Cigarette butts, packaging, and other tobacco-related waste are often discarded improperly, contributing to litter and environmental pollution.
What are some examples of tobacco control measures implemented by governments to reduce tobacco use?
Tobacco taxes, smoke-free laws, graphic warning labels, and public education campaigns are examples of tobacco control measures.