CH. 22 Tobacco Health Ed.

Why do people start smoking? Social reasons- they feel insecure in social situations and believe that smoking will remove those insecurities Social reasons- they feel insecure in social situations and believe that smoking will remove those insecurities Teens believe that they can drop the habit whenever they want to Teens believe that they can drop the habit whenever they want to In the earlier years it was considered “sexy and in style” In the earlier years it was considered “sexy and in style”

More reasons… Friends and family smoke Friends and family smoke Experimentation Experimentation Sensation-seeking rebellious Sensation-seeking rebellious

The Truth…. Tobacco is the # 1 cause of preventable death in United State Tobacco is the # 1 cause of preventable death in United State Smoking is extremely Smoking is extremely addictive addictive (both physically and (both physically and psychologically) psychologically)

It take the average smoker 7 attempts to stop smoking It take the average smoker 7 attempts to stop smoking According to Talbott- Professor of the Drug and Alcohol department at UAB and the American Cancer Society “Nicotine is as addictive as heroine” According to Talbott- Professor of the Drug and Alcohol department at UAB and the American Cancer Society “Nicotine is as addictive as heroine”

Immediate Effects of Smoking … The nicotine in cigarettes increases your heart rate and blood pressure The nicotine in cigarettes increases your heart rate and blood pressure Carbon monoxide reduces bodies ability to carry oxygen Carbon monoxide reduces bodies ability to carry oxygen Chemicals irritate mucous membranes Chemicals irritate mucous membranes Tar accumulates in the lining of the lungs Tar accumulates in the lining of the lungs

The breakdown on cigarettes … There are over 4,000 chemicals (cancer causing chemicals in cigarettes) There are over 4,000 chemicals (cancer causing chemicals in cigarettes) Nicotine- the addictive drug in cigarettes Nicotine- the addictive drug in cigarettes * Nicotine is considered a stimulant drug*

Specialty Cigarettes Cigarettes that are prepared with tobacco and other ingredients to make them taste/smell sweet Cigarettes that are prepared with tobacco and other ingredients to make them taste/smell sweet (most common: Clove cigarette)

Pipes/Cigars vs. Cigarettes Pipe/cigar smokers usually inhale less smoke, but are more likely to develop cancer of the lips, mouth, and throat.

Long-term effects of tobacco… Emphysema Emphysema Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Cancer (lung) Cancer (lung) Acute/chronic bronchitis Acute/chronic bronchitis Increase incidence to stroke Increase incidence to stroke

Not to mention… Stained teeth Stained teeth Bad breath Bad breath Plus- It is expensive! Plus- It is expensive! (American Cancer Society estimates it cost $3,391 per smoker per year)

CH. 22 Lesson 2 “Choosing Not to Smoke” Health ED

Second Hand Smoke Second hand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 22, ,000 heart disease deaths in nonsmokers (Aug.2006-American Lung Association Second hand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 22, ,000 heart disease deaths in nonsmokers (Aug.2006-American Lung Association

Different Types Passive smoke- cigar/pipe smoke inhaled by nonsmoker Passive smoke- cigar/pipe smoke inhaled by nonsmoker Mainstream smoke- what the smoker blows off Mainstream smoke- what the smoker blows off Side stream smoke- what comes from burning tobacco Side stream smoke- what comes from burning tobacco

Smoking/Pregnancy Can cause small fetal growth Can cause small fetal growth Increase chance of spontaneous abortion Increase chance of spontaneous abortion (especially harmful during the second half of pregnancy) After baby is born, nicotine can be transferred during breast feeding After baby is born, nicotine can be transferred during breast feeding (infants more likely to have respiratory problems)

Kicking the habit… Smoking is addictive both biologically and psychologically Smoking is addictive both biologically and psychologically Breaking habits will be challenging Breaking habits will be challenging

Addictive Factors Psychological Coping with depression/stress Coping with depression/stress Part of your daily routine Part of your daily routine Your friends/family smoke and it is a way to relate Your friends/family smoke and it is a way to relate Biological Nicotine is very addictive Withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal Symptoms to Nicotine Restlessness Restlessness Irritability Irritability Feeling frustrated/angry Feeling frustrated/angry Headaches Headaches Increase appetite Increase appetite

THE PLAN… S= Set a quit date T= Tell family, friends that you plan to quit A= Anticipate for withdrawal incidences R= Remove cigarettes/tobacco products from your home, car T= Talk to your doctor/counselor about getting help if needed

Some ways to cope with withdrawal symptoms… Change your routine Change your routine Drink water Drink water Brush your teeth Brush your teeth suck on hard candy suck on hard candy Get busy Get busy

Other Tips Be realistic Be realistic Take one day at a time Take one day at a time Learn new behaviors Learn new behaviors

Weight Gain: A Common Concern 1/3 gain weight b/c they substitute smoking for eating 1/3 gain weight b/c they substitute smoking for eating 1/3 stay the same 1/3 stay the same 1/3 lose weight b/c they start a workout program at the same time they stop smoking 1/3 lose weight b/c they start a workout program at the same time they stop smoking

Moving towards a smoke free society… No smoking is allowed in airplanes No smoking is allowed in airplanes No smoking is allowed in almost all work building areas No smoking is allowed in almost all work building areas Restaurants have certain smoke sections Restaurants have certain smoke sections Even bars are cutting back on the amount of smoke in their environments Even bars are cutting back on the amount of smoke in their environments

Additional Info. Cited From… Talbott- PowerPoint Notes Talbott- PowerPoint Notes Ways to Quit Smoking: Help, Support, And Tips for Smoking Cessation: cessation.htm Ways to Quit Smoking: Help, Support, And Tips for Smoking Cessation: cessation.htm Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet: Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet: