TOBACCO

What is it? Tobacco products are products made entirely or partly of leaf tobacco as raw material, which are intended to be smoked, sucked, chewed or snuffed. All contain the highly addictive psychoactive ingredient, nicotine. Tobacco products are products made entirely or partly of leaf tobacco as raw material, which are intended to be smoked, sucked, chewed or snuffed. All contain the highly addictive psychoactive ingredient, nicotine. Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including cancer, lung diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. A number of countries have legislation restricting tobacco advertising, and regulating who can buy and use tobacco products, and where people can smoke. Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including cancer, lung diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. A number of countries have legislation restricting tobacco advertising, and regulating who can buy and use tobacco products, and where people can smoke.

QUICK FACTS… More than 4,000 chemicals from a single puff (43 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer). More than 4,000 chemicals from a single puff (43 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer). Tobacco comes in many forms: cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco or snuff (smokeless tobacco). Tobacco comes in many forms: cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco or snuff (smokeless tobacco).

VOCABULARY Nicotine – an addictive drug found in tobacco. Nicotine affects the brain, speeds the heartbeat, raises blood pressure, increases the craving for tobacco, and causes dizziness and upset stomach. Nicotine – an addictive drug found in tobacco. Nicotine affects the brain, speeds the heartbeat, raises blood pressure, increases the craving for tobacco, and causes dizziness and upset stomach. Tar – a thick, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns. Tar covers the lining of the lungs. Tar forms a sticky coating on the bronchial tubes and in the lungs. Tar – a thick, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns. Tar covers the lining of the lungs. Tar forms a sticky coating on the bronchial tubes and in the lungs. Carbon Monoxide – a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns. It prevents the body from getting oxygen. Carbon Monoxide – a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns. It prevents the body from getting oxygen.

OTHER HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN TOBACCO SMOKE Methanol – a poisonous liquid alcohol. It is known to cause blindness. Methanol – a poisonous liquid alcohol. It is known to cause blindness. Formaldehyde – is an irritating, acidic gas that is used in laboratory disinfectants and preservatives. Formaldehyde – is an irritating, acidic gas that is used in laboratory disinfectants and preservatives. Cyanide – is a deadly poison Cyanide – is a deadly poison

Cigarettes Are made from shredded tobacco leaves. Are made from shredded tobacco leaves. Filters on cigarettes reduce amount of nicotine and tar in cigarette smoke but do not help to decrease the amount of carbon monoxide. Filters on cigarettes reduce amount of nicotine and tar in cigarette smoke but do not help to decrease the amount of carbon monoxide. Some cigarettes contain spices and other ingredients to add taste and smell sweet. Some cigarettes contain spices and other ingredients to add taste and smell sweet.

SMOKELESS TOBACCO Chewing Tobacco – compressed, coarsely ground leaves that is place between the cheek and gum where it is sucked or chewed. Chewing Tobacco – compressed, coarsely ground leaves that is place between the cheek and gum where it is sucked or chewed. Snuff – is a finely ground powdery, substance. It is placed between the lower lip and gum, where it mixes with saliva and is absorbed. Snuff – is a finely ground powdery, substance. It is placed between the lower lip and gum, where it mixes with saliva and is absorbed. Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative! It is just as harmful as cigarettes and increases the risk of mouth, esophagus, larynx, and pancreas cancer. It also causes inflamed gums, bad breath, yellow teeth, and stomach ulcers. Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative! It is just as harmful as cigarettes and increases the risk of mouth, esophagus, larynx, and pancreas cancer. It also causes inflamed gums, bad breath, yellow teeth, and stomach ulcers.

WHAT TOBACCO DOES TO THE BODY Nervous System – smoking reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain, possibly leading to a stroke. Nervous System – smoking reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain, possibly leading to a stroke. Respiratory System – Tar and other chemicals leave a sticky residue that destroys structures in the lungs. Smoking also damages the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This damage causes difficulty in breathing and prevents oxygen from getting to the rest of the body. Smokers are ten times more likely than nonsmokers to develop lung cancer. Respiratory System – Tar and other chemicals leave a sticky residue that destroys structures in the lungs. Smoking also damages the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This damage causes difficulty in breathing and prevents oxygen from getting to the rest of the body. Smokers are ten times more likely than nonsmokers to develop lung cancer.

WHAT TOBACCO DOES TO THE BODY Circulatory System – smoking weakens the blood vessels. Smoking also causes a fatty buildup that clogs the blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack or a stroke. Circulatory System – smoking weakens the blood vessels. Smoking also causes a fatty buildup that clogs the blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack or a stroke. Digestive System – Tobacco causes bad breath. It stains the teeth and makes them susceptible to cavities. Tobacco dulls the taste buds and can cause cancer of the mouth and throat. It is also a cause of stomach ulcers. Digestive System – Tobacco causes bad breath. It stains the teeth and makes them susceptible to cavities. Tobacco dulls the taste buds and can cause cancer of the mouth and throat. It is also a cause of stomach ulcers. Excretory System – Smoking increases the danger of bladder cancer. Smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer that nonsmokers have. Excretory System – Smoking increases the danger of bladder cancer. Smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer that nonsmokers have.

COSTS TO SOCIETY Price of tobacco products Price of tobacco products Healthcare Healthcare Secondhand Smoking Secondhand Smoking Lung Cancer and other respiratory diseases Lung Cancer and other respiratory diseases Pregnant women can harm their fetus or even kill them Pregnant women can harm their fetus or even kill them

TOBACCO LAWS 1965 – health warnings appeared on cigarette packs 1965 – health warnings appeared on cigarette packs 1971 – cigarette ads were banned from radio and television 1971 – cigarette ads were banned from radio and television 1996 – must be 18 or older to purchase a pack of cigarettes 1996 – must be 18 or older to purchase a pack of cigarettes The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act (NJ SFAA) was passed by the New Jersey legislature and signed by the Governor in January, Effective April 15, 2006, the new law requires smokefree environments in essentially all indoor workplaces and places open to the public, except gaming floors in casinos. The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act (NJ SFAA) was passed by the New Jersey legislature and signed by the Governor in January, Effective April 15, 2006, the new law requires smokefree environments in essentially all indoor workplaces and places open to the public, except gaming floors in casinos.New Jersey Smoke-Free Air ActNew Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act