By: Nancy Casimir, Tenecia Gaines, Shayna Knowles, & Sherrita Perry

Tobacco use among middle school students Nearly all 1st use of tobacco occurs before high school graduation A little less than 3,000 kids start smoking every day

Tobacco use among middle school students About 12% of students reported using some form of tobacco –at least once in the past month. Cigarettes (about 8%) were the most common type of tobacco used.

Terms you should know Nicotine Carcinogens Stimulants Nicotine withdrawal Nicotine substitutes

Tobacco Products Cigarettes Cigars and pipes Smokeless tobacco –S–Snuff –C–Chewing tobacco

Facts About Cigarette Smoking Cigarette smoke contains more than 4000 compounds, with over 60 known carcinogens (cancer causing agents) Cigarette smoking is responsible for one of every 5 deaths (435,000 per year)

Facts about Cigarette Smoking The active chemical responsible for tobacco’s psychoactive effects & its dependence A stimulant Able to reach the brain in about 10 seconds when smoked Nicotine is …

Smoking can lead to diseases such as… CChronic bronchitis EEmphysema LLung cancer HHeart disease

Physical Impairments  Lower physical fitness and endurance  Halitosis  Stained teeth  Damages air sacs of lungs

Healthy Lung

Diseased Lungs

Smoking Kills Many Americans Each Year Causes of death smoking vs. other

Packs Per Day Monthly Cost Annual Cost 20 Years30 Years ,47684, ,952169, ,429254, ,905339,073 Smoking is a Costly Habit

Reduction of risks to diseases such as… Heart disease Cancer Respiratory disease OVERALL, Health improves significantly

Physical benefits –Physical endurance and energy –Better taste buds –Feeling of accomplishment Financial benefits –Beneficial use of money –More money to save Other Benefits…

Establishing goals Setting up a support system Find effective ways to say No Nicotine replacement therapy Start by…

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Replaces nicotine from cigarettes Includes the patch, gum, nasal spray & inhaler Reduces withdrawal symptoms Should be used in conjunction with a behavioral change program

Strategies to stay smoke-free Alternate methods to deal with stress Effective ways to say no Resources available to quit Educational video clips -- Anti- tobacco teen smoking resourcesEducational video clips -- Anti- tobacco teen smoking resources

secrets through the smoke video

Sources National Center for chronic disease control and prevention Tobaccofree.org American Cancer Society Cancer Society

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