Dangers
True or false, is tobacco addictive?
True
Tobacco causes how many deaths a year?
480,000
What is the addictive substance in tobacco called?
nicotine
What diseases can tobacco cause?
lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
How many deaths a year are caused by second-hand smoke?
41,000
What is tobacco?
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products.
short term effects of tobacco?
Bad breath, Fatigue and a decrease in energy, Reduction in the senses of taste and smell, Coughing and Shortness of breath.
How many people use tobacco products?
Nearly 40 million U.S. adults still smoke cigarettes, and about 4.7 million middle and high school students use at least one tobacco product
What is second-hand smoke?
a mixture of the smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe, and the smoke breathed out by the smoker.
What are some long term effects of tobacco use?
increased risk of stroke and brain damage, eye cataracts, macular degeneration, yellowing of whites of eyes, loss of sense of smell and taste, yellow teeth, tooth decay and bad breath, cancer of the nose, lip, tongue and mouth.
About how much does the tobacco product industry make in a year?
Estimated $35 million
How many chemicals are in tobacco smoke?
7,000