1. Can you list 5 reasons why smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarettes >>>>>>>>>>

2. Start of Tobacco Use > 1560 - Frenchman, Jean Nicot introduced tobacco to France and it spread to England  1612 – John Rolfe of Jamestown was the first settler to successfully raise tobacco

3. Tobacco’s Timeline 1964 1965 1971 1986 * Surgeon General declares cigarette smoking dangerous * Warning labels required on all cigarette packs * Cigarette makers take ads off radio and TV * Surgeon General declares smokeless tobacco is addictive and causes cancer

4. Tobacco Advertising Timeline 1987 1991 Joe Camel ad campaign begins Joe Camel “stuff” earns 40 million $ 91% of 6 yrs olds know Joe Under 18 market rose from.5% to 32.8%

5. Master Settlement Agreement - 1998 Agreement between tobacco companies and 46 states New laws about promotion of tobacco products to youth No cartoon characters to promote No promoting products on T-shirts & caps Offer gifts in exchange for purchase of products No Ads on billboards, stadiums, transit vehicles Agreed to pay 250 billion $ over 25 years

6. New Millenium 2000 > Canada – last LPGA du Maurier classic after 21 years due to advertising restrictions 2002 > NYC outlaws smoking in all workplaces, bars, nightclubs, restaurants 2003 > Florida, Oklahoma, Conneticut, GA 2004 > Norway full smoking ban 2006 > Philadelphia goes smoke free

7. Smoke Free ban is becoming world wide! > September 2008 – PA goes smoke free in bars, restaurants, nightclubs, etc.  April 1, 2009 – biggest ever boost in tobacco tax  PA cigarette tax breakdown state tax = 1.35 federal tax = 1.01 excise tax =.41 6% on top =.17 Total taxes on pk = 2.94 ea

8. Cigarette Pack Warnings 1966-1970 CAUTION: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your HealthCAUTION: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Health

9. Warnings – 1970 -1983 CAUTION: The Surgeon General Has Determined That Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your HealthCAUTION: The Surgeon General Has Determined That Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health

10. Warnings – 1983 to present SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and emphysemaSURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious health risksSURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious health risks

11. 1983 to present (con’t) SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Smoking by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and premature birthSURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Smoking by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and premature birth SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxideSURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide

12. Warnings on smokeless tobacco packages 1986 - present This product is not a safe alternative to cigarettes This product may cause gum disease and tooth loss This product may cause mouth cancer

13. Cost of Smoking on Society Days lost at work because of smoking related health problems…frequent colds, chronic bronchitis, heart and lung conditions Increased health care costs to employers due to long term smoking and related conditions Loss of productive work due to smoke breaks $$$$$$ to the smoker