Tobacco

According to the CDC… Worldwide, tobacco use causes more than 5 million deaths per year. 1 Current trends show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million deaths annually by Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. 2 In the United States, cigarette smoking is responsible for about one in five deaths annually, or about 438,000 deaths per year. 3 An estimated 38,000 of these deaths are the result of secondhand smoke exposure. 3 On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers. 2 For every person who dies of a smoking-related disease, 20 more people suffer with at least one serious illness from smoking. 4 Cigarette smoking increases the length of time that people live with a disability by about 2 years. 5

Tobacco Use in the U.S.A. Nearly 21% of U.S. adults (45.3 million people) are current cigarette smokers. 9 Prevalence of cigarette smoking is highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives (32.4%), followed by African Americans (23.0%), whites (21.9%), Hispanics (15.2%), and Asians [excluding Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders](10.4%). 9 In the United States, 23% of high school students are current cigarette smokers. 10 Each day, about 1,300 persons younger than 18 years of age become regular smokers; that is, they begin smoking on a daily basis. 11 Among adult smokers, 70% report that they want to quit completely, 12 and more than 40% try to quit each year. 9

I don’t smoke… but you do if… Your friends or family members smoke next to you. You are next to someone in public who is smoking. You are in the smoking section of a restaurant. You are in a car with a smoker.

Second Hand Smoke… (aka side stream smoke) Secondhand smoke exposure causes disease and premature death in children and adults who do not smoke. Secondhand smoke contains hundreds of chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic ammonia and hydrogen cyanide. 3 3 Secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 46,000 heart disease deaths in adult nonsmokers in the United States each year. 4 4 Fifteen states - Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington and Vermont - as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico prohibit smoking in almost all public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars. Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon and Utah have passed legislation prohibiting smoking in almost all public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars, but the laws have not taken full effect yet. 8 8

How much does it cost???? Approximately $4.50 per pack 1 pack a day 365 days a year $4.50 * 365 = $

$ !!! That equals… A 7-day trip for two (air and hotel) to Miami, FL. 11 weeks of groceries 6 months of car payments 1642 songs from I-tunes 445 gallons of gas

Nicotine? What’s this? Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that causes smokers to develop a physical “need” for more cigarettes. A stimulant.

Cigarettes contain what? Nearly 4,000 chemicals!!!! These include: – Carbon monoxide – Nicotine – Tar

How does it affect the body? Throat Cilia (tiny hair-like structures that filter air in the lungs) LUNGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heart and circulatory system – Blood pressure and heart rate rise Digestive system – The risk of stomach ulcers increases Nervous system – The senses of smell and taste are dulled

Most people begin when they are teenagers! WHY????? PEER PRESSURE ADVERTISING IMAGES INSECURITY CONCERN WITH WEIGHT NEED TO REBEL IMITATION – If you are thinking about smoking, think again…because nicotine is so addictive, it’s a lot easier to start smoking than it is to stop!!

Smokeless Tobacco Includes – Chewing tobacco – Snuff THESE ARE NOT SAFER THAN SMOKING!!!! The nicotine is still absorbed into the blood stream and has the same effects on the body as smoking.

What are the side effects of smokeless tobacco? Irritation of the gums Stained gums and teeth Tooth loss Receding gums Cancer of the lip and jaw.

Good Reasons for Quitting… You will live longer and live better. Quitting will lower your chance of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. If you are pregnant, quitting smoking will improve your chances of having a healthy baby. The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier. You will have extra money to spend on things other than cigarettes.

5 steps to QUIT… Get ready. Get support. Learn new skills and behaviors. Get medication and use it correctly. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.

Each year 438,000 people in the USA die from smoking!!! That is 1200 people each day!

That means… 50 people just died from smoking related diseases in just this class period.