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This deadly substance found in cigarettes is also used in insecticides and is highly toxic to humans when inhaled.
Tar
This year marked the Surgeon General's (Luther L. Terry) first report on the dangers of smoking, which linked cigarette smoking to lung cancer and other serious health conditions.
1964
This FDA-approved medication, available in various forms such as patches and gum, can help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings during the quitting process.
Bupropion
Secondhand smoke, also known as passive smoke, can cause immediate harm to nonsmokers, especially children, by increasing their risk of developing this acute respiratory condition.
Bronchitis, Pneumonia
Which harmful substance found in cigarettes is also present in car exhaust and used in ant poison?
Carbon monoxide
Smoking greatly increases the risk of developing this type of cancer, which affects the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
Lung cancer
Name the country where the world's first national anti-smoking law was enacted in 1575, banning the use of tobacco in churches.
Mexico
This is a type of counseling often used to help smokers quit by addressing this psychological aspect, which involves changing thoughts and behaviors related to smoking.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Long-term exposure to secondhand smoke has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including this serious condition, characterized by a narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the heart.
Coronary Artery Disease
What is the primary cause of lung cancer among smokers?
Inhalation of tobacco smoke
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult, is strongly linked to smoking, especially this type, which often coexists with emphysema.
Cigarette smoking
This surgeon is credited with conducting groundbreaking research in the 20th century that definitively linked smoking to lung cancer, leading to widespread awareness of the dangers of tobacco use.
Luther Terry
This strategy involves gradually reducing cigarette consumption over time until quitting altogether, making the process less daunting for some smokers.
Gradual reduction
Pregnant women exposed to secondhand smoke are at higher risk of experiencing these complications.
Preterm birth and delivering babies with low birth weight, increasing the likelihood of this condition, which affects a baby's brain development.
Approximately how many chemicals are found in cigarette smoke?
Over 7000
Smoking during pregnancy can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby, including an increased risk of this condition, which restricts the baby's growth and development.
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
This is an annual event held on the third Thursday of November, that encourages smokers to quit for at least this duration as a first step toward a smoke-free life.
Great American Smokeout
The "Five D's" are a set of coping strategies recommended for managing cravings and preventing relapse during the quitting process. Name three of the five D's.
Delay impulse
Distract yourself
Deep breathing
Drink water
Discuss - talk to someone
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing lung cancer by this percentage compared to those not exposed.
20-30%
In what year did the Surgeon General release a report definitively stating that smoking causes lung cancer and other serious diseases?
1964
This addictive substance found in cigarettes is known to increase heart rate and blood pressure, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases among smokers.
Nicotine
Which of the following is a common tactic used by tobacco companies to attract young smokers?
A) Cartoon characters in advertisements
B) Offering free samples at schools
C) Sponsoring sporting events
*All answers above are correct
This mobile app, developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), provides personalized tips, support, and tracking tools to help individuals quit smoking.
QuitGuide
This U.S. government agency, responsible for protecting public health and safety, has classified secondhand smoke as a known human carcinogen due to its link to various types of cancer.
What is the Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Which U.S. president signed the law that banned smoking on all domestic U.S. flights lasting less than six hours?
Bill Clinton