1. Chapter 24 Lesson 1 Notes Why young people start smoking
20% of American teens smoke
90% of adult smokers started as teenagers
33% of smokers will die from smoke-related causes
*Feel insecure in social situations
*Make the feel older
*Peer pressure
*False beliefs in health dangers of smoking
*Believe they can stop at anytime

2. What is in Cigarettes?
At least 43 chemicals known to cause cancer such as cyanide, formaldehyde, and arsenic
The flavor comes from tar which paralyzes and destroys cilia. (Cilia keeps the respiratory tract clear)
Carcinogens – cancer causing agents
Carbon Monoxide – unites hemoglobin in red blood cells which prevents them from carrying oxygen to body’s cells

3. Smokeless Tobacco Carries same health risks as cigarettes
Can cause mouth sores, damage teeth and gums, damage digestive system, discolor teeth, cause bad breath

4. Specialty Cigarettes Contain spices that make them taste sweet
Stronger than regular cigarettes – more cancer causing agents
Contains double the amount of tar and nicotine