Tobacco 6th Health 4th Quarter

Tobacco List all forms of tobacco that you can think of! Why do you think people smoke? List everything you can think of that happens as a result of smoking

Forms of tobacco Cigarettes Smokeless tobacco- Chewing tobacco Pipes and cigars

Reasons why kids smoke Attempt to appear sophisticated and mature Peer pressure Behavior modeled by others around them Glorified in movies, TV, and advertisements Rebellion

Tobacco Tobacco comes in plant form where the leaves are used as the product.

History There are more than 70 species of tobacco North American tribes carried tobacco as a trade item and used tobacco during sacred ceremonies through peace pipes It was believed that tobacco was a gift from the Creator, and that the exhaled tobacco smoke carried one's thoughts and prayers to heaven. Tobacco was a very popular trade item following the arrival of the Europeans and fostered the economy of the Southern United States until it was replaced by cotton During the mid-1900s, tobacco became condemned as a health hazard, and eventually became encompassed as a cause for cancer

Harmful substances in tobacco There a 3 substances in tobacco that are especially harmful: Nicotine- Drug found in tobacco Carbon monoxide- Odorless, colorless, poisonous gas Tar- A thick, sticky fluid that coats the lungs

Nicotine Stimulant found in tobacco (called the quick poison) Increases heart rate and blood pressure It is highly addictive Causes psychological and physical dependency. Your mind and body now rely on nicotine. physical dependence- the body feels a need for a drug because it is used to having it psychological dependence- the mind sends the body the message that it needs more of a substance

Carbon Monoxide Odorless, colorless, poisonous gas Reduces red blood cells ability to carry oxygen. The heart has to work harder to get the oxygen to the cells. Is the reason for shortness of breath Makes it difficult for the heart and brain to work Risk for heart attack and stroke increase Stroke- Caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain

Tar Gives tobacco flavor Contains 200 chemicals Coats the lungs and makes it difficult for oxygen to pass into the lungs Harms cilia (tiny hairs that line air passages, they trap particles when you breathe). Robs the body of Vitamin C, which keeps the immune system strong Smokers commonly develop respiratory infections more often than non-smokers (common cold)

Types of smoke Mainstream smoke- Smoke inhaled by the smoker Second-hand smoke- Air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke Long-term exposure to second-hand smoke poses the same health risks as smoking Sidestream smoke- smoke from the burning end of a cigarette Contains twice as much tar and nicotine as what the smoker inhales because it is not filtered Third-hand smoke- Tobacco residue that clings to walls, carpets, clothes, cars, and other surfaces.

Stay away from second hand smoke Breathing second hand smoke increases the risk of cancer (disease where abnormal cells multiply and spread). A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer. Irritates the eyes, throat, and lungs Causes headaches and increases respiratory infections Heart disease and asthma Hair and clothes smell

10 reasons not to smoke To prevent nicotine addiction To protect the heart and blood vessels To prevent respiratory infections To prevent cancer To prevent emphysema To prevent asthma To prevent chronic bronchitis To have a healthful appearance To have healthful relationships To save money

Primary Diseases Cancer- Abnormal cells multiply and spread. Smokers have high rates of mouth, throat, breast, and lung cancers. Heart disease- Heart must work harder to get oxygen to the cells Emphysema- Air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged. Site where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. Shortness of breath is the result Chronic bronchitis- Mucus blocks the airway (Smoker’s cough) Asthma- Chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult

Lung cancer

Damaged Heart

Periodontal disease

Smokeless Tobacco Also, known as chewing tobacco, spitting tobacco, dip Snuff- Powdered tobacco that is placed between the cheek and gums Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens). Smokeless tobacco is not a safer alternative to smoking Responsible for cancers of the mouth and throat

Reasons not to use smokeless tobacco Prevent cancer- Tobacco juice causes changes in the cells of the gums and teeth. The changed cells appear as white spots (leukoplakia) and can become cancerous Prevent tooth decay- Smokeless tobacco contains sugar and sand. The sand wears down the enamel and the sugar forms acid which causes the teeth to decay Prevent gingivitis- Tobacco juices= sore gums and bleeding Prevent periodontal disease- Gums and tissues pull away from the teeth. The teeth fall out Prevent stomach problems- Swallowing the tobacco juice can cause sores in the stomach

Advertising Tobacco adds show people having fun Show people who appear to be popular Show people who are attractive Show people who look healthy Show places that are clean and fresh Tobacco companies spend over a billion dollars a year just on advertising for their products www.tobaccofreekids.org

What can be done We have already: Raised the prices of tobacco products Made the age to by tobacco 18 Commercials against tobacco- www.thetruth.com Smoking cessation programs- Programs aimed to help people stop smoking American Cancer Society American Heart Association Schools, Community, Church American Lung Association

Facts the usage of tobacco is an activity that is practiced by some 1.1 billion people, and up to 1/3 of the adult population The World Health Organization(WHO) reports it to be the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and estimates that it currently causes 5.4 million deaths per year. Health care costs a year for smoking = 96 billion dollars Tobacco is intensely marketed. Only the automobile industry markets more heavily