Cigarettes/E-Cigarettes
What is the main addictive chemical found in tobacco and vape smoke?
Nicotine
What are at least 3 effects (short and/or long-term) smoking has on the human body?
Smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, various cancers, diabetes, COPD, tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system
Name at least 2 methods that aid in preventing smoking addiction
Think positive, make a plan, consider diets, drink water, obtain support, exercise, meditate, chew gum/vegetables/fruit, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE:
It is easy to recover from a tobacco/vaping addiction
False
Who made this jeopardy?
Michael, Vincent C., and Rafiu!
TRUE OR FALSE:
E-cigarettes are more harmful than normal cigarettes
False
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
Smoking affects...
every organ in the body
What is the name of the organization who commonly releases advertisements attempting to prevent smoking?
The Truth
What is withdrawal?
Withdrawal is the physical and mental effects that a person experiences after they reduce intake of an addictive substance
How many students are in our health class?
26
What percentage of people (adults + teens) in the United States use cigarettes or e-cigarettes?
15.5%
TRUE OR FALSE:
Smoking increases the likelihood of developing COVID-19
True
Which major law concerning cigarettes/e-cigarettes was passed in 2019 and what did it do?
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; it raised the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years
After how much time of recovery do withdrawal symptoms generally disappear?
Two to four weeks
Who is the best teacher at TBLS?
Ms. Apuzzo :)
In which country was the first electronic cigarette invented?
China 🇨🇳
What is the total yearly economic cost of smoking in the United States?
$300 billion+
In which decade was smoking officially considered deleterious?
The 1960s
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
One year after smoking, the risk of heart disease will be reduced by...
50%
TRUE OR FALSE:
Nicotine is relatively harmless
True
In which country (if any) is smoking completely banned?
Bhutan 🇧🇹
Around how many adults die from exposure to secondhand smoke in the United States?
41,000+
Who is Simah Herman and why is she important?
Herman is a teenager who almost lost her life due to vaping; she now wants "to start a no vaping campaign"
Which two FDA-approved pills can help in smoking recovery?
Bupropion and Varenicline
Explain the process of vaping in-depth
Puffing activates a battery-powered heating device, which vaporizes the liquid in the vape cartridge or reservoir. A person then inhales the resulting aerosol or vapor