TOBACCO Slang Names- Butts, Cigs, Smokes

Cigarette-tobacco leaves rolled in paper

Inhaled by smoking

Stimulant

Short Term Effects Increased respiration and heart rate Dulled taste buds and reduced

appetite Bad breath, smelly clothes and skin Changes in brain chemistry Withdrawal symptoms begin 30

minutes after last cigarette Coughing, nausea

Long Term Effects Chronic bronchitis Emphysema Lung cancer Oral, larynx, pharynx, breast cancer Arteriosclerosis-hardened arteries Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Yellow fingers, brown teeth, bad breath COPD- Chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease

Effects of Tobacco

Smoking and Pregnancy

Can harm the developing fetus Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen

levels to the fetus May develop growth and development

problems in early childhood Babies of smokers are two and half

more like to suffer from Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Smoking Lungs

Statistics Approximately 20.8%

of adults in the United States (45.3 million) were current cigarette smokers in 2006.

Adults aged 18–24 years and 25–44 years had a higher prevalence of smoking (23.9% and 23.5%, respectively) than other age groups.

ETS-Second Hand Smoke Environmental

Tobacco Smoke Mainstream- from

the smoker’s lungs Sidestream- from

the lit end of a cigar or cigarette

Tobacco & Advertising

Placement of ads near candy in stores Advertisement placed below three feet and kid

eye level. Placement of ads in windows facing the street. Hidden messages - techniques to persuade

consumers to purchase their products Bandwagon – group of people using a product

or service. Everyone is using it you should too.

Tobacco & Advertising Rich and Famous – displayed in expensive home. It

will make you feel rich and famous Free gifts - redeemable coupons for merchandise.

It’s too good a deal to pass up. Great outdoors - scenes of nature. If associated with

nature, it must be healthy Good times – people smiling and laughing. The

product will add fun to your life.

Cigarette Warning Labels (1966–1970)

Caution: Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health

(1970–1985) Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that

Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health (1985–present)

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy.

Works Cited

Nida.nih.gov Mayoclinic.com Whitehousedrug

policy.gov