1. Chapter 5: Tobacco Use Prevention
Tracy
Natali
Wendy
Justin
Sebastian

3. Let’s Talk About Stats 1.1 BILLION tobacco users in the world
80% of smokers live in low- middle income countries
Smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers.
, the proportion of adult smokers declined from 42.0% to 18.0%.

4. Who Smokes? 18% of high school students 19% of U.S. adults
9 / 10 starts before 18
1 / 5 adults and teenagers smoke
3,200 people under 18 smoke their first cigarette each day
2,100 become daily smokers

5. All forms of tobacco contain nicotine.
Tobacco Products
All forms of tobacco contain nicotine.
Cigarettes -finely cut tobacco, rolled with carcinogenic chemicals in paper.
Cigars/Cigarillos - aged and fermented tobacco leafs w/higher levels of nicotine
Pipe- refillable chamber bowl for tobacco
Bidis- thin, hand-rolled cigarettes using tendu or
temburni leafs, imported from Southeast Asian countries.
Kreteks- tobacco, cloves, and other additives, higher
levels of nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide

6. Smokeless Tobacco
Dip ( Dissolvable tobacco) - compressed form that dissolves on the tongue, not regulated
Snuff - finely ground tobacco that
can be “snuffed” through the nose
Chewing tobacco (spit tobacco)- tobacco
placed between the gums and teeth.
Users on the contents and spit out the juice.

7. E-Cigarettes
E-Cigs are not tobacco products, but instead are nicotine delivery systems.
Some claim to not contain nicotine, but FDA has found this to be false
Re-usable, differing nicotine levels, and flavors.
Marketed as an alternative to cigarettes
FDA has not regulated the use of e-cigs
Early studies have shown the presence of carcinogens

8. Hookah Hookah is a tobacco product that is
passed through water to a pipe.
Come in different flavors.
Contain high levels of nicotine.
Contains high levels of toxic
compounds, heavy metals, and
carcinogens
A 1 hr. session of hookah smoking
exposes users to x the volume
of smoke inhaled from a single cigarette.

9. All forms of tobacco contain nicotine.
What is it?
A highly addictive stimulant drug
Absorbed into the bloodstream within seconds
Creates a reaction in the pleasure sensors of your brain
Bodies build tolerances to nicotine causing the need for more
Can be produced synthetically

10. Nicotine Withdrawals Nicotine cravings Anxiety Irritability Headaches
Hunger
Nausea
Fatigue, or Insomnia
Lack of concentration
Depression
Quitting? The first week is the most difficult, but symptoms usually subside after week 5. Nevertheless, cravings may remain for years to come.

11. Cancer 7000 chemicals in tobacco smoke
69 of the 250 harmful chemicals in cigarettes cause cancer.
Arsenic
Cadmium
Formaldehyde
Tobacco products are a leading cause of cancer.

12. Arsenic! Cadmium! Formaldehyde!

13. Cancer Types Lung Esophagus Larynx Mouth Throat
36% of the total 480,000 yearly smoking deaths are caused by cancer

15. Secondhand Smoke
Sidestream smoke is smoke from burning tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.
Mainstream smoke is smoke that has been exhaled by the person smoking.

16. What’s in it?
Secondhand smoke contains the same harmful chemicals as normally inhaled tobacco smoke.
Chemicals suspected of causing cancer:
Formaldehyde
Benzo(a)pyrene
Toluene
Causes cancer
Found in soot that was known to cause chimney sweep scrotal cancer in the 18th century.

17. Health Risks Secondhand smoke is a carcinogen (causes cancer).
Lung cancer
7,300 nonsmokers die from lung cancer caused by secondhand smoke annually.
Living with a smoker increases your likelihood of developing lung cancer by 20-30% (US Surgeon General).
Heart disease
Increased chance by 25-30%
34,000 deaths
*all data culled from

18. Tobacco and Politics
Tobacco companies spend over $3 Billion per year on advertising and promotion.
$400 every seconds
Control publications by cancelling advertising and funding.

19. Tobacco and Politics California’s Law for a Smoke-free Workplace Sting
to the Labor Code ( protects 2nd hand smoke)
Fines, fines, fines
California Penal Code 308
Unlawful to sell to persons under 18
70% before
30% after
Sting

20. Tobacco in Politics
January 1, 2004 all governmental buildings restricted outdoor smoking within 25 feet of doors and operable windows (Matza)
CSULB and other campuses

21. “The Insider” Jefferey Wigand
Vice President of research & development at B&W
Whistleblower
Confidentiality Agreement
“Seven Dwarfs”
Threats
60 Minutes
Court

22. “The Insider”
Scene of the Deposition from the movie “The Insider”

23. How to Prevent Tobacco Use

24. Educate
Provide information on the dangers of tobacco use.
Enhance Skills
Teach social and decision making skill to enable the youth to make healthy decisions.
Provide Support
Provide resources, reinforcement and encouragement.
Be a Role Model
Don’t smoke or use any type of tobacco.
Research
Have students research the effects of tobacco use.
Communicate
Keep the line of communication open.

25. Quit Smoking Resources
Government Resources
1-800-QUIT-NOW
1-855-DEJALO-YA (spanish

26. The Tobacco Prevention Game

27. What is secondhand smoke?
A: Watermelon
B: smoking with two hands.
C: bannana
D: smoke that has been exhaled, or breathed out, by the person smoking.
ANSWER: D

28. What are three ways to prevent tobacco use in youth?
A: Be a role model. Smoke with them. Buy them cigarettes.
B: Be a role model. Secondhand smoke. Provide support.
C: Research. Educate. Teach social and decision making skills.
D: Provide support. Don’t talk to them. Encourage to smoke.
ANSWER: C

29. True or False? In January 1, 2004 all governmental buildings restricted outdoor smoking within 15 feet of doors and operable windows.
A: True.
B: False.
ANSWER: B

30. Nicotine is addictive as..
A: Alcohol
B: Heroin
C: Cocaine
D: Both B & C
ANSWER: D

31. The proportion of adult smokers decreased by _______ in 50 years.
ANSWER: A
A: 24%
B: 18%
C: 60%
D: 48%

32. Which product does not contain nicotine?
Hookah
Chewing tobacco
E-cigarettes
None of the above
ANSWER: D

33. Which of the following health risk are caused by tobacco use?
A: Heart disease
B: Stroke
C: Lung cancer
D: All of the above
Answer: D