Smoking Health Psychology

1950s Ads

Types of Advertising TV, Radio Magazines, Newspapers Billboards

Who Smokes? Adults in U.S.: –__% smoke –__% former smokers –50% never smoked

Gender & Smoking 1965: gender gap- 51% men __% women 1996: AgeMale%Female %

Government Action Surgeon general's warnings on all packages broadcast advertising banned smoking banned on buses & domestic flights Mississippi filed 1st of state lawsuits for smokers' Medicaid bills Cigarette industry: $_________ to state gov.s

State Action US Taxes: –Federal: 39¢ per pack –________________ –__________________________________________ Other countries: –__________________

Smoking in Alabama

Anti-Smoking Ads

Smoking & Movies Movie heroes _________________ smoke than in real life US youngsters: ___ movies/wk __ smoking episodes each Teens: favorite star smokes, _____________________ ________ show tobacco use, including PG or PG-13

Preparing to Quit 1.Know why you want to quit 2.Set a quit date within the next 2 weeks 3.Avoid smoking in your regular places 4.Assemble a "quitting team" 5.Stock up on smoking substitutes 6.Figure out how to say no 7.Draw up a reward schedule

Quitting 1.Check out nicotine replacement therapy 2.Throw out all smoking materials 3.Stop smoking completely 4.Drink decaffeinated beverages 5.Avoid drinking alcohol 6.Stay away from smokers/smoking 7.Use relaxation techniques 8.Don't worry about weight gain