For 7th Graders
Background Information Tobacco Chapter 24 Lessons 1-3
Presented to You By… Stephanie Flores Brittany Richards Meredith Holbert Amber Ingram Enkyrosaum Santa-Cruz Maria Sarmiento
Statistics Related to Smoking Tobacco One in five American teens smoke
Statistics Related to Smoking Tobacco Continued Every day 6,000 teens light up and another 3,000 become regular smokers ~9 in 10 adult smokers began smoking in their teens 1/3 of teenage smokers will die from some smoke-related causes ~ 2.6 million packs of cigarettes are sold illegally in this country every day
Reasons Why Teens Start Smoking Tobacco To be "cool” Peer pressure Advertising Naïve Short-term stimulant effect
Types of Tobacco
Smokeless Tobacco Sniffed through the nose or chewed
Other forms of Tobacco Cigarettes Pipes Cigars
Terms to Know Passive- smoke inhaled by nonsmokers as well as smoke that remains in a closed area after the smoker is done smoking. Mainstream- smoke that a smoker blows off Sidestream- smoke that comes from burning tobacco
Some things to remember… Nicotine in smokeless tobacco = nicotine in cigarettes Pipe and cigar smokers are more likely to develop cancers of the lip, mouth, and throat
The Effects of Smoke Eye irritation Ear infections Asthma attacks Respiratory problems Worsens existing lung and heart diseases Lung cancer
Rights of the Non-Smoker The right to a smoke-free environment –Express yourself –Restaurants –Establishments
Diseases Associated With Tobacco Use
Chronic Bronchitis Continuing heavy, bark-like cough Lungs create mucous for dealing with smoke Cilia (hair-like structures in the throat and esophagus) become useless
Emphysema Damage to the air- sacs in the lungs Body lacks oxygen because of this Makes it hard to breathe Chronic cough
Lung Cancer Abnormal growth of cells in lungs Starts in lining of bronchi Persistent cough sometimes with blood A leading cause of death in the United States
Tobacco and Your Lungs
Cardiovascular Disease Increases blood pressure by constricting vessels Increases tendency for blood clots Nicotine contributes to formation of fatty deposits in blood vessels
Leukoplakia Thickened, white spots inside mouth of smokeless tobacco user Can develop into cancer Caused by irritation in the mouth
Techniques for Quitting Smoking Filter Method Nicotine Substitutes Set Goals!
Filter Method Helps conquer nicotine addiction naturally Reduces dependence gradually
Nicotine Substitutes Patches Gum Nasal Spray Inhalants Lozenges
Set Goals! Setting goals…(fill in!) Use positive useful tips. -Ex. Drink a lot of water. Drinking more will help flush out nicotine and other chemicals out of your body.
Benefits of Quitting Physical Improved cardiovascular endurance Physical fitness levels increase Reduced chances of heart disease and stroke
Benefits of Quitting Emotional & Social Sense of freedom and renewed energy Less concern over finding places to light up No more glances of disapproval from non-smokers Save Money
The Benefits of Being a Non- Smoker Being able to take a deep breath Taste food and full sense of smell Endurance and energy Money for other things Free from nicotine addiction Reduced risks –Heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases Not contributing to pollution
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