Tobacco

Carcinogen Any chemical or agent that causes cancer

Nicotine The highly addictive chemical that is found in all tobacco products

Chronic Bronchitis An inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs and the production of excessive mucus

Cilia Tiny hairs that line the bronchial tubes

Mainstream Smoke Smoke that is inhaled directly into the mouth and lungs through a cigar, pipe or cigarette

Environmental Tobacco Smoke The combination of exhaled mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke (smoke that rises from the cigarette)

Tobacco Products Snuff Herbal Cigarettes Cigars Cigarettes Chewing Tobacco Black and Milds White Owls

Smoking Can increase your risk for : – Heart Attacks – Kidney Cancer – Stroke – Cancer – Death – Respiratory Disease – Cardiovascular Disease

Carcinogens Arsenic Nickel Benzopyrene Nicotine Tar Carbon Monoxide Formaldehyde Ammonia Hydrogen Cyanide Arsenic DDT

Tobacco Using smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco and snuff can put you at a greater risk for getting mouth cancer.

False Herbal cigarettes are safer to smoke.

Short-Term effect of tobacco use Chronic cough Irritated gums Spitting Smell Increase in blood pressure Increased heart rate

Why People Use Tobacco Believe it won’t hurt them Curious Rebel Friends smoke Parents smoke I want to advertising

Expensive? Medical bills Product bills Funeral costs Health costs Loss of work

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