1. Tobacco Use and Society

2. Effect on Nonsmokers Secondhand Smoke- Air contaminated by tobacco smoke. – 2 forms Mainstream smoke- smoke inhaled then exhaled by smoker Side stream smoke- smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar – Contains twice as much tar and nicotine. Passive Smokers- nonsmokers who breathe secondhand smoke

3. Health Hazards to Adults, Children, and Unborn Babies People breathing in cigarette smoke risk the same illnesses as a smoker This includes heart and lung diseases as well as respiratory problems – Estimated 53,000 people die from passive smoking. Children are harmed more than adults – Allergies, asthma, ear infections, and heart problems Pregnant women put their unborn child at risk – Babies could die or have low birth weight SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is linked to babies with mothers who smoke during or after pregnancy.

4. Rights of Nonsmokers We have the right to breath tobacco free air – More smoke free places than ever before – Also laws have been made to protect us. Keep smoking out of your house If a person is smoking by you, ask them to move.

5. Legal Restrictions on Smoking 1989- smoking was outlawed on airplanes Employers have the right to ban smoking in any workplace. Laws have been made to control packaging and selling – Clear warning labels

6. Hidden Costs to Society Tobacco related illness – High cost hospital bills for emphysema and lung cancer People who use tobacco need more medical treatment than non users Tobacco users have higher insurance rates – If a tobacco user has no insurance, the government pays A US family will also have to paly this in their taxes Estimated 38 billion is what taxpayers pay each year whether they smoke or not.