1. Chapter 21 Warm-Up Figure out the cost of smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day for 18 years. (1 pack is roughly $5) 2 Packs a day is an average for a Habitual Smoker.

2. Cost of Smoking 2 packs a day at $5 a pack = $10 a day 2 packs a day at $5 a pack = $10 a day $3,650 a year $3,650 a year $65,700 over the course of 18 years… Sounds to me like a pretty good college education. $65,700 over the course of 18 years… Sounds to me like a pretty good college education. This is (again) just an average. Most “hard core” smokers smoke more than that. This is (again) just an average. Most “hard core” smokers smoke more than that. Not to mention the costs of medical care later. Not to mention the costs of medical care later.

3. My Grandpa Smoked from 12 years of age, until he died at 69. Let’s do the math… Smoked from 12 years of age, until he died at 69. Let’s do the math… 57 years of smoking 3 packs a day (average) 57 years of smoking 3 packs a day (average) That comes to a WHOPPING $312,075. That comes to a WHOPPING $312,075. Granted cigarettes did not cost $5 a pack in the late 1930’s but it was probably pretty close to that in 1930’s dollar. Granted cigarettes did not cost $5 a pack in the late 1930’s but it was probably pretty close to that in 1930’s dollar.

4. My Grandpa He died when I was 15 after having countless strokes and heart attacks. Right before he died, he had to have Quadruple Bypass Surgery (The worst kind of heart surgery), and laid in his death bed wanting another cigarette. He died when I was 15 after having countless strokes and heart attacks. Right before he died, he had to have Quadruple Bypass Surgery (The worst kind of heart surgery), and laid in his death bed wanting another cigarette. Tell ME Nicotine is not that addicting!!!! Tell ME Nicotine is not that addicting!!!!

5. Chapter 21 Lesson 1 Tobacco Use Tobacco Use The number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. The number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. The government requires all tobacco products to have warning labels. The government requires all tobacco products to have warning labels. Tobacco contains many health risks. Tobacco contains many health risks. It contains an addictive drug called nicotine. It contains an addictive drug called nicotine. Nicotine is a stimulant, raising blood pressure, increasing heart rate, and contributing to heart disease and stroke. Nicotine is a stimulant, raising blood pressure, increasing heart rate, and contributing to heart disease and stroke.

6. Harmful Effects of Cigarette Smoke Cigarette smoke is a carcinogen – cancer- causing substance. Cigarette smoke is a carcinogen – cancer- causing substance. Cigarette smoke contains tar. Cigarette smoke contains tar. Tar is a thick, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns. Tar is a thick, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns. It damages the lungs’ air sacs and destroys lung tissue. It damages the lungs’ air sacs and destroys lung tissue. Smokers’ lungs are more susceptible to bronchitis, pneumonia, and cancer. Smokers’ lungs are more susceptible to bronchitis, pneumonia, and cancer.

7. continued Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide. Colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas. Colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas. Replaces oxygen in the blood, depriving tissues and cells of oxygen. Replaces oxygen in the blood, depriving tissues and cells of oxygen. Can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, and hardening of the arteries. Can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, and hardening of the arteries.

8. Other Tobacco Sources Pipes and Cigars Pipes and Cigars Cigars contain more nicotine and produce more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes do. Cigars contain more nicotine and produce more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes do. Pipe and cigar tobacco can cause lip, mouth, and throat cancer. Pipe and cigar tobacco can cause lip, mouth, and throat cancer.

9. continued Smokeless Tobacco (Dip, Chewing Tobacco) Smokeless Tobacco (Dip, Chewing Tobacco) Contains nicotine and carcinogens. Contains nicotine and carcinogens. Body receives two to three times more nicotine and carcinogens than it receives from a single cigarette. Body receives two to three times more nicotine and carcinogens than it receives from a single cigarette. It is addictive and poses a dangerous health risk. It is addictive and poses a dangerous health risk. Cause leukoplakia; can cause cancer of throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas. Cause leukoplakia; can cause cancer of throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas.

10. How Tobacco Affects the Body Short-Term effects occur immediately after using tobacco. Short-Term effects occur immediately after using tobacco. Changes in brain chemistry – withdrawal symptoms – headaches, nervousness, trembling. Changes in brain chemistry – withdrawal symptoms – headaches, nervousness, trembling. Increase in respiration and heart rate. Breathing during physical activity becomes more difficult. Increase in respiration and heart rate. Breathing during physical activity becomes more difficult. Tobacco dulls taste buds and reduces appetite. Tobacco dulls taste buds and reduces appetite.

11. continued Causes bad breath and smelly hair, clothes, and skin. Causes bad breath and smelly hair, clothes, and skin. Long-Term effects harm many body systems. Long-Term effects harm many body systems. Harms the nervous system – damaging cilia and causing bronchitis. Harms the nervous system – damaging cilia and causing bronchitis. Harms respiratory system – destroying the lungs tiny air sacs, causing emphysema and possibly cancer. Harms respiratory system – destroying the lungs tiny air sacs, causing emphysema and possibly cancer.

12. continued Harms cardiovascular system – restricting blood vessels and cutting down on circulation. This leads to arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries), coronary heart disease and stroke. Harms cardiovascular system – restricting blood vessels and cutting down on circulation. This leads to arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries), coronary heart disease and stroke. Tobacco bring serious consequences for teens. Tobacco bring serious consequences for teens. Legal consequences for buying cigarettes underage. Legal consequences for buying cigarettes underage. Smell is offensive, could harm your social life. Smell is offensive, could harm your social life. Not to mention the expense of it. Not to mention the expense of it.

13. Chapter 21 Warm Up #2 What are some ways that you have seen used to reduce teen usage of tobacco?

14. Reduced Tobacco Use Among Teens Antismoking campaigns led to restricted tobacco advertising. Tobacco companies are required to fund antismoking promotions for young people. Antismoking campaigns led to restricted tobacco advertising. Tobacco companies are required to fund antismoking promotions for young people. The cost of tobacco is very expensive. The cost of tobacco is very expensive. Legislative acts limit smoking in public places, so teens are growing up in an environment that is less tolerant of secondhand smoke. Legislative acts limit smoking in public places, so teens are growing up in an environment that is less tolerant of secondhand smoke. Teens avoid using tobacco because their parents disapprove of its use. Teens avoid using tobacco because their parents disapprove of its use.

15. Strategies for Preventing Tobacco Use Strategies can help your decision to live a tobacco-free lifestyle. Strategies can help your decision to live a tobacco-free lifestyle. Choose friends who share your values and beliefs, and who don’t use tobacco. Choose friends who share your values and beliefs, and who don’t use tobacco. Avoid situations where tobacco products may be used. Avoid situations where tobacco products may be used. Practice in advance how to refuse someone’s offer to use tobacco. Simply say, “No, thanks,” or give a simple reason why not. Practice in advance how to refuse someone’s offer to use tobacco. Simply say, “No, thanks,” or give a simple reason why not.

16. Reasons to Give Up Tobacco Use Health problems begin, such as asthma or respiratory infections. Health problems begin, such as asthma or respiratory infections. Users have the desire and commitment to stop. Users have the desire and commitment to stop. Users realize how expensive the habit is. Users realize how expensive the habit is. Users understand they can be led into other risky behaviors. Users understand they can be led into other risky behaviors. Users under 18 find it difficult to purchase tobacco. Users under 18 find it difficult to purchase tobacco. Users realize the health risks of secondhand smoke to family and friends. Users realize the health risks of secondhand smoke to family and friends.

17. Stopping the Addiction Cycle Overcoming nicotine addiction can be difficult but not impossible. Overcoming nicotine addiction can be difficult but not impossible. Most users will experience the temporary symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Most users will experience the temporary symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Users may become irritable and have difficulty concentrating. Users may become irritable and have difficulty concentrating. Users may experience anxiety and sleep disturbances. Users may experience anxiety and sleep disturbances. Nicotine substitutes can be used to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine substitutes can be used to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Sprays, patches, gum and inhalers are available. Sprays, patches, gum and inhalers are available.

18. Getting Help – Tips for Quitting Set a target day for quitting. Set a target day for quitting. Get support from friends and family. Get support from friends and family. Identify available local health-related services. Identify available local health-related services. Replace tobacco use with healthier substitutes. Replace tobacco use with healthier substitutes. Change your daily behavior, such as avoiding other users. Change your daily behavior, such as avoiding other users. Engage in healthy behaviors. Engage in healthy behaviors.

19. Risks for Smokers and Nonsmokers Both users and nonusers breathe environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), or secondhand smoke, which is air contaminated by tobacco smoke. Both users and nonusers breathe environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), or secondhand smoke, which is air contaminated by tobacco smoke. Sidestream smoke, or smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, has high concentrations of carcinogens, nicotine, and tar. Sidestream smoke, or smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, has high concentrations of carcinogens, nicotine, and tar. Mainstream smoke, or smoke exhaled from the lungs of a user, contains carcinogens, nicotine, and tar. Mainstream smoke, or smoke exhaled from the lungs of a user, contains carcinogens, nicotine, and tar.

20. Effects of Smoke on Nonsmokers Smoke affects unborn children and infants. Smoke affects unborn children and infants. Nicotine is passed through the placenta. Nicotine is passed through the placenta. Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen levels in the blood. Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen levels in the blood. Tobacco can impair fetal growth, causing miscarriage, low birth weight, and premature delivery. Tobacco can impair fetal growth, causing miscarriage, low birth weight, and premature delivery. Infants may suffer from growth and development problems throughout childhood. Infants may suffer from growth and development problems throughout childhood.

21. continued Smoke affects young children. Smoke affects young children. Children of smokers have a higher percentage of sore throats, ear infections, and upper respiratory problems. Children of smokers have a higher percentage of sore throats, ear infections, and upper respiratory problems. Children who live with smokers have double the risk of developing lung cancer. Children who live with smokers have double the risk of developing lung cancer.

22. Reducing your Risks Politely ask visitors who smoke to refrain from smoking in your house or car. Politely ask visitors who smoke to refrain from smoking in your house or car. Use air cleaners or open the windows. Use air cleaners or open the windows. Stay outside when visiting the home of a smoker. Stay outside when visiting the home of a smoker. Request being seated in the nonsmoking section of restaurants. Request being seated in the nonsmoking section of restaurants.

23. Toward a Smoke-Free Society Many states have passed laws prohibiting tobacco use in public places. Many states have passed laws prohibiting tobacco use in public places. Laws prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors. Laws prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors. Tobacco licenses can be revoked when stores sell tobacco to minors. Tobacco licenses can be revoked when stores sell tobacco to minors.

24. Working Toward National Health Goals The Department of Health and Human Services has launched Healthy People 2010 to promote health and prevent disease nationwide. The Department of Health and Human Services has launched Healthy People 2010 to promote health and prevent disease nationwide. By decreasing tobacco use and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, individuals can increase their years of a healthy life. By decreasing tobacco use and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, individuals can increase their years of a healthy life.