Term 1
what is tobacco?
a plant that contains nicotine
what is smokeless tobacco?
•Smokeless tobacco is a type of tobacco that is not burned
what can smokeless tobacco cause?
tooth decay and tooth loss
What forms of tobacco are there?
Heated & smokeless
What is vaping?
E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that are used to heat a liquid to produce a vapour which is then inhaled-mimicking the act of smoking
what are some effects of smoking tobacco?
smokers cough. voice box, sleep loss, asthma, difficulty breathing, problems with your teeth
what are the most common forms of nicotine poisoning?
Vaping and liquid nicotine
what diseases does second-hand smoke cause?
serious cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including coronary heart disease and lung cancer
What do cigarettes and vaping have in commong?
chemicals, cardiovascular diseases, nicotine
What effects does ultrafine particles cause?
⚬Irregular heartbeat
⚬Lung Damage
⚬Non-deadly heart attacks
⚬Worsening asthma
⚬Death
what treatment is there for nicotine poisoning?
⚬IV fluids, medications, ventilator
how can tobacco use affect oral health?
bed breath, staining, gum disease, cancer
What are some chemicals found in tobacco?
Acetone, arsenic, ammonia, lead, nicotine
what are some chemicals found in vapes?
arsenic, lead, nickel, acetone
1 Vape equals how many cigarettes?
1 vape = 20 cigs