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Chapter 24 Tobacco
Lesson 1
Tobacco Use - A High Risk Behavior p. 528
Health Terms
• Addiction
• Nicotine
• Stimulant
• Tar
• Carcinogens
• Carbon monoxide
• Smokeless tobacco
Why Young People Start Smoking
1/5 American teens smokeEvery day in the US 6,000 teens light up for
the first time3,000 become regular smokers9/10 adult smokers began as teens Of those who began smoking as teens, 1/3
will die from smoke related causes2.6 million packs of cigarettes are sold
illegally to minors
Why Young People Start Smoking cont’d
• Many feel insecure in social situations• Smoking will take away that feeling• Smoking will make them seems older & more
sophisticated
• Peer pressure• They think the bad effects of smoking can
only occur after years of smoking• They believe they can drop the habit
anytime
What is in Cigarettes?
The most popular form of tobacco At least 43 chemicals Cancer causing chemicals - Carcinogens
Cyanide Formaldehyde Arsenic
Nicotine - a stimulant Tar Carbon Monoxide
Smokeless Tobacco
SniffedChewed Over 12 million American users Starting between ages 13 & 15 Many believe smokeless is safer than
smoking…NOT TRUE Smokeless carries the same chemicals
Smokeless Tobacco
Health Risks of Smokeless Tobacco:
• Mouth sores that can turn to cancer of– Lips– Mouth– Throat
• Damage to teeth and gums
• Damage to digestive system
Other Forms of Tobacco
PipesCigars
More tar and harmful chemicals are generated
Greater chance of lip, mouth and throat cancer
Benefits of Being a Nonsmoker
Better able to taste foodBetter endurance and energy$$$ for other thingsReduced risk of cancer, heart disease,
& other life threatening diseasesFeeling better about yourself
Chapter 24 Tobacco
Lesson 2
What Tobacco Does to the Body p. 533
Motivator
List all of the possible
consequences of tobacco use
that you can recall.
Health Terms
• Leukoplakia
• Passive smoke
• Mainstream smoke
• Sidestream smoke
Why does a tobacco user want more?
Why does a tobacco user want more?
The constriction of the blood vessels causes a mild high. When the vessels return to normal, there is a sensation of restlessness & irritation. The tobacco user does not like the discomfort & will repeat the behavior that produced pleasure. This causes a cycle of use that becomes habitual. The frequent use builds up an addiction to nicotine.
Effects of Smoking on the Smoker
1. Short-term effectsa. What happens immediately when
smoking
2. Long-term effectsa. What happens when smoking continues
Long-Term Effectsof Smoking
Diseases of the Respiratory SystemOr
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
1. Chronic Bronchitis• Bronchi are irritated• Cilia become useless• Excess mucus secretion
2. Emphysema
Long-Term Effectsof Smoking cont’d
COPD cont’d
1. Emphysema• Destruction of the air sacs
• Part of the lung where oxygen and
carbon dioxide are exchanged
• Person uses about 80% of energy to breath compared to 5%
2. Lung Cancer
Long-Term Effectsof Smoking cont’d
COPD cont’d
1. Lung Cancer• Cilia are destroyed• Mucus cannot be expelled
Both of those create idea living conditions for cancer cell to grow
• Leading cause of cancer deaths among males
• Becoming more significant in women
Long-Term Effectsof Smoking cont’d
Diseases of the Circulatory System1. Nicotine
• Makes the heart pump faster• Contributes to plaque (fatty deposit)
build-up
2. Smoking• Constricts the blood vessels• Raises blood pressure
Long-Term Effectsof Smoking cont’d
Diseases of the Circulatory System cont’d
If all Americans stopped smoking
Heart disease deaths would be cut by almost 1/3
Saving over 30,000 lives a year
What is the reason a person with heart disease is told to avoid smoking?
Why does the heart need to work harder in a smoker than a non smoker?
What happens to the heart when it has to work overtime?
The Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco
• Nicotine is just as harmful as smoking
• Tar & chemicals go to the digestive & urinary systems
• Leukoplakia– May develop into
cancer– 50% survive
• Greater tooth wear• Bad breath• Discolored teeth• Receding gums
– Exposed roots– More decay– Tooth loss
Smoking During and After Pregnancy
• 6,200 childhood deaths occur yearly due to parents smoking– 2,800 from low birth weight due to
pregnancy smoking– 1,100 due to respiratory infections
Smoking During and After Pregnancy cont’d
Smoking During Pregnancy is Associated with:1. Small fetal growth2. Increased chance of spontaneous abortion,
prenatal death, & still births3. Growth and developmental problems4. Intellectual & behavioral characteristics
problems5. Children of smokers have more than double
the chances of lung cancer than those of nonsmokers.
Smoking During and After Pregnancy cont’d
How?Nicotine pass through the placenta to
the fetusCarbon monoxide decreases oxygen
concentration in the bloodAll harmful substances can be passed
to the infant while breast-feeding
Smoking vs Smokeless
Using smokeless tobacco
is less dangerous
than smoking
Rights of the Nonsmoker
You have the right to ask a smoker to not smoke near you or in the presents of you. They can move to a designated
smoking area.
You have then right to go to a smoke-free seating area or establishment.
Chapter 24 Tobacco
Lesson 3
Choosing to be Tobacco Free
p. 539
Health Terms
• Nicotine withdrawal
• Nicotine substitutes
Strategies for Quitting
1. Filters - a series of filters are added to the smoking tobacco to gradually decrease the amount of nicotine and tar consumed
2. Nicotine substitute – administer the chemicals in a decreasing manner
• gum (OTC)• patch (prescription) • Nasal spray
Benefits of Quitting
1. Improved cardiovascular endurance
2. Easier breathing
3. Decreased chance of heart disease and stroke
4. A sense of freedom and renewed vigor• No concern of where to light up• No glances from nonsmokers
5. Saved $$$ or money spent on other things
Tips for Quitting
Ask yourself & write answers on paper:How much do you smoke?When do you smoke?Where do you smoke?What triggers the desire to smoke?Who much does smoking cost?What are the health concerns?Who am I affecting (family, friends, etc)?
Tips for Quitting cont’d
Set and Write Goals:
• Why do you want to quit?
• Post goals around the house
• Re-read goals when the urge to smoke arises
• Develop stress management techniques
Tips for Quitting cont’d
Stress Management• Set a specific date and stick to it.• Set short term goals to reinforce the
long term goal of QUITTING• Decide which approach(es) will be used• Get your environment ready for a
smoke-free life• Set up a support system
Toward a Smoke-Free Society Sales of tobacco products are more strictly enforced
Tobacco license are revoked Vending machines are moved to better supervised areas
City laws restricting smoking in public places Restaurants Civic buildings Business offices lobbies
Airlines prohibit smoking on planes Hotels designate smoking and non-smoking floors Laws are in proposal to ban smoking in all public places Business ban smoking at meetings and workplaces Hosts at parties ask guests to smoke outside