What are the two main categories of tobacco?

Burning of tobacco and inhaling the resulting smoke/chemicals Most people who smoke begin between the ages of 11 and 15.

Ground/Dried tobacco that is chewed or absorbed through the mouth Smokeless tobacco is NOT a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens)

An e-cigarette is a battery- powered device that contains a cartridge filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. It is not a tobacco product, but a nicotine delivery system. The device turns the nicotine and other chemicals into a vapor that is then inhaled by the user. Does not produce smoke, it produces a fine, heated mist. An E-cig would be considered a form of smokeless tobacco. Recent studies by the FDA show that the e-cig contains known carcinogens and toxic chemicals that are harmful to the user.

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Secondhand smoke- environmental tobacco smoke that is inhaled involuntarily or passively by someone who is not smoking. Examples: Smoke that comes directly from a burning cigarette (side stream smoke) Smoke that is exhaled by a smoker (mainstream smoke) Passive smoker- a nonsmoker who breathes in secondhand smoke

Increases risk of lung cancer, respiratory problems, heart disease, eye and nasal irritation. Can’t keep track of how much smoke is inhaled Lifelong nonsmokers living with smokers have an average 24% higher chance of lung cancer When you spend a length amount of time breathing in smoke, that is the equivalent of you smoking X amount of cigarettes 70 cancer causing chemicals in just the smoke

Over 4,000 chemicals Nicotine- an addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products Carbon monoxide- a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas Tar- a thick, oily, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns

Acetone Nail polish, paint thinner, brush cleaner, paint remover Hydrogen Cyanide Products: plastics, Gas form: pesticides to exterminate rats Genocidal agent by Germans in WWII Formaldehyde Embalm dead bodies, fertilizer, cosmetics, dish washer liquids, carpet cleaners Carbon Monoxide Car exhaust fumes, charcoal Benzene Volcanoes, house hold cleaners, paint, art supplies Ammonia House cleaners, fertilizer

Nicotine reaches the brain about eight seconds after use Nicotine dependence is the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States. Research suggests that nicotine may be as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.

Quitting smoking is difficult and may require multiple attempts. Withdrawals Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating

Bad breath Stains on teeth and fingers Wrinkly skin Destroys sense of smell and taste Decreased physical fitness Adverse changes in cholesterol Reduced rates of lung growth and function More likely to become addicted Other Clothes stink, hair stinks, car/house stinks

Lung Cancer Cardiovascular disease Chronic obstructive lung disease and more…. Some of which are irreversible diseases