TOBACCO HEALTH CONCERNS AND RISKS

Surgeon General O A cause of lung cancer. O Tooth loss and gum disease O Pregnancy complications O Carcinogenic O Boris D. Lushniak O Born in Chicago post WWII from Ukraine.

Where does tobacco come from? O Tobacco is a plant that grows natively in North and South America. It is in the same family as the potato, pepper and the poisonous nightshade, a very deadly plant.

How is tobacco used smoked chewed O Highest concentrate of nicotine O Fiber glass is an active ingredient and cuts the mouth to give the quick buzz.

Deadly Smoke related deaths High school statistics O Smoking causes an estimated 90% of all lung cancer deaths in men and 80% of all lung cancer deaths in women. O 26% of teens have reported current tobacco use

Facts from the FDA O More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined. O estimated 443,000 deaths, or nearly one of every five deaths, each year in the United States. Heart disease: 597,689; CDC 2013 Surgeon General report

Industry 1. $12.49 billion yearly on tobacco sales. $34 million a DAY! 2. cigarette retailers or wholesalers to reduce the cost of cigarettes to the consumer. 3. Retail value-added promotions, such as "buy one, get one free"

How much does it cost? O Pack of cigarettes- O Cost per week O Cost per month O Cost per year? $6.12 $42.84 $ $2,203.20

Chemicals in smoking

Just one cigarette 1. Carbon monoxide levels increase 2. The heart has to work harder, especially during exercise. 3. Impaired vision and coordination. 4. Poor blood circulation. 5. Relaxes skeletal muscles but tension is brought to other muscles.

Social effects O 1920’s prompted smoking women as sophisticated. O Flapper is the connection piece to the cigarette.

Social effects O 1950’s brought on a family advertisement. O “Be Happy Go Lucky”

Social effects

Advertisement O 1992 Synar Amendment O Prevent minors from obtaining. O Annual findings report to Secretary of the Health and Human Services not the FDA. O Phillip Morris reported a $5 billion surplus. More imports. $4 billion in taxes which was at the time the largest tax ever. O First Surgeon General’s warning on cigarettes 1964

Social effects

What is the difference? Chew Snuff O Usually sold as a tobacco leaf. O Another form of chew, but is finely chopped.

Warning labels on cigarettes

Why do people start? 1. It was cool 2. My parent did so I tried it 3. Media plays an important role 4. TV shows made it very casual

Tobacco and smoking O smoking-benefits.html smoking-benefits.html

What is smokeless tobacco? O Smokeless tobacco- O Chewing tobacco O snuff