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Sacred Life Promoting Smoke-Free Lifestyles in Indian Country V o l u m e 5, I s s u e 2 M a y 2 0 1 5 Special Points of Interest: Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking Moms

both the smoking didn't smoke. Reissland said previous studies have Relay for Life 2015 new study aims to show and nonsmoking mothers.

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1 Sacred Life Promoting Smoke-Free Lifestyles in Indian Country V o l u m e 5, I s s u e 2 M a y Special Points of Interest: Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking Moms Ultrasound Study Smoking has long been investigated minute mouth babies of women who Meet Michael TIPS Campaign known to cause complications in pregnancy but a and hand movements of the fetuses in both the smoking didn't smoke. Reissland said previous studies have Relay for Life 2015 new study aims to show and nonsmoking mothers. shown that mothers with Become a Coalition how the unborn baby of a Four out of the 20 pregnan- high levels of stress are Member Today! Tobacco Free College Campus Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe SD Quit Line Referral I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking Moms 1 The top shows a baby of a smoking mother, compared to the bottom baby whose mother was not a smoker. Ultrasound Study cont. 2 smoking mother reacts cies studied involved connected to a high level of Meet Michael Tips Campaign CDC Tobacco Related Cancer Fact Sheet 3 4 differently. A small pilot study published earlier this week in Acta Paediatrica mothers who smoked. Each woman had scans at four intervals between their 24th fetal movements, also causing stress in the unborn baby. "Fetal facial Relay for Life found that fetuses of and 36th weeks of movement patterns differ What Youth Should Know About Tobacco Become a Coalition Member 5 5 smoking moms touch their face and mouth much more than fetus of non- pregnancy. Reissland said fetuses of the smoking mothers had a 58 percent significantly between fetuses of mothers who smoked compared to those Tobacco Free College Campus 6 7 smoking mothers. Using high-definition, 4-D increase of mouth movement and a 69 percent of mothers who didn t smoke," Reissland said, Community Champion 7 ultrasounds, researchers, increase in self-touch, adding that a bigger study is SD Tobacco Quit Line Referral Form 8 led by Dr. Nadja Reissland of Durham University in where the fetuses touched their face or head, needed to findings. confirm the "These results the United Kingdom, compared to the unborn point to the fact that

P a g e 2 Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking Moms, cont. nicotine exposure per se has an effect on fetal development over and above the effects of stress and depression.

2 P a g e 2 Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking Moms, cont. nicotine exposure per se has an effect on fetal development over and above the effects of stress and depression." The extra movements made by the fetuses of smoking pregnancies could indicate that nicotine or other toxins from the smoke are having an effect on a fetus' development. Traditionally, Reissland said, the fetus' movement starts to lessen as they develop to full-term pregnancy. "The brain...matures indicates certain movements for the fetus that the fetus can make, it s a proxy for brain development," said Reissland. "As they grow older, they integrate the movement [and] they make fewer but more complex movements." All infants in the study were born at a healthy weight and size with no obvious health issues. Technology means we can now see what was previously hidden, revealing how smoking affects the development of the fetus in ways we did not realize," study co-author Professor Brian Francis of Lancaster University said. "This is yet further evidence of the negative effects of smoking in pregnancy. Reissland says she hopes to follow up with the infants of The top scan of images show the baby in a womb of a smoking mother, compared to bottom one whose mother was not a smoker smoking mothers to see whether they show any new signs of health effects or developmental delays related to their exposure to nicotine in the womb. Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University Hospitals Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, was intrigued by the study but said she wants to see more evidence connecting the extra movement in the fetuses to any health effects after birth. I think the study is interesting in that it gives us the window to look at the effects of looking at the window on a baby, Greenfield said. I think it s kind of dramatic in that, look, we can see this behavior that s already different. Greenfield said the dramatic images could potentially help discourage other women from smoking during pregnancy, but said she finds the patients who continue to smoke usually have other stressors in their life or other issues that keep them from quitting smoking. There isn t any mom who wants to hurt their kids, she said. They feel like they can t manage without the cigarettes. According to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of women reported smoking during the last three months of pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy has been connected a number of complications, including low birth weight, miscarriage, or premature birth. Source: Mohney, Gillian. "Ultrasound Study Reveals How Some Fetuses React to Smoking." (25 Mar. 2015): n. pag. Web.

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Tobacco Related Cancer Fact Sheet P a g e 4 Types of Tobacco Related Cancers Sources: Tobacco Statistics Snapshot. National Cancer Institute. N.p.,9 Nov. 2012. Web 22 Apr.

It causes many different cancers as well as chronic lung diseases, such as emphysema, bronchitis, and heart disease.

4 Tobacco Related Cancer Fact Sheet P a g e 4 Types of Tobacco Related Cancers Sources: Tobacco Statistics Snapshot. National Cancer Institute. N.p.,9 Nov Web 22 Apr Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. It causes many different cancers as well as chronic lung diseases, such as emphysema, bronchitis, and heart disease. Cigarette smoking causes an estimated 443,000 deaths each year, including approximately 49,000 deaths due to exposure to secondhand smoke. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States, and 90 per cent of lung cancer deaths among men and approx.- 80 percent of lung cancer deaths among women are due to smoking. Smoking causes many other types of cancer, including cancers of the throat, mouth, nasal cavity, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, kidney, bladder, and cervix, and acute myeloid leukemia. People who smoke are up to six times more likely to suffer a heart attack than nonsmokers, and the risk in creases with the number of cigarettes smoked. Smoking also causes most cases of chronic lung disease. In 2011, an estimated 19 percent of U.S. adults were cigarette smokers. Nearly 16 percent of high school students smoke cigarettes. Relay for Life 2015 Relay for Life of Pennington County Friday June 12, 2015 from 6:00 pm 12:00 am St. Thomas More High School Registration will begin at 4:30pm This event is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk. Teams of people camp out around the track and members of each team take turns walking around the track. Food, games, and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie. Familyfriendly environment for the entire community! Once You Choose Hope, Anything is Possible!

P a g e 5 What Youth Should Know About Tobacco Tobacco and Athletic Performance Don't get trapped. Nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, and spit tobacco is addictive.

) almost 3 times more often than nonsmokers. Smokers run slower and can't run as far, affecting overall athletic performance. Cigars and spit tobacco are NOT safe alternatives.

Short-term use of spit tobacco can cause cracked lips, white spots, sores, and bleeding in the mouth. Surgery to remove oral cancers caused by tobacco use can lead to serious changes in the face.

Despite all the tobacco use on TV and in movies, music videos, billboards and magazines most teens, adults, and athletes DON'T use tobacco.

5 P a g e 5 What Youth Should Know About Tobacco Tobacco and Athletic Performance Don't get trapped. Nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, and spit tobacco is addictive. Nicotine narrows your blood vessels and puts added strain on your heart. Smoking can wreck lungs and reduce oxygen available for muscles used during sports. Smokers suffer shortness of breath (gasp!) almost 3 times more often than nonsmokers. Smokers run slower and can't run as far, affecting overall athletic performance. Cigars and spit tobacco are NOT safe alternatives. Tobacco and Personal Appearance Yuck! Tobacco smoke can make hair and clothes stink. Tobacco stains teeth and causes bad breath. Short-term use of spit tobacco can cause cracked lips, white spots, sores, and bleeding in the mouth. Surgery to remove oral cancers caused by tobacco use can lead to serious changes in the face. Sean Marcee, a high school star athlete who used spit tobacco, died of oral cancer when he was 19 years old. Know the truth. Despite all the tobacco use on TV and in movies, music videos, billboards and magazines most teens, adults, and athletes DON'T use tobacco. Make friends, develop athletic skills, control weight, be independent, be cool... play sports. Don't waste (burn) money on tobacco. Spend it on CDs, clothes, computer games, and movies. Get involved: make your team, school, and home tobacco-free; teach others; join community efforts to prevent tobacco use. Source: "Information Sheet." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15 Nov Web. 22 Apr Say NO to Tobacco Become a Coalition Member The Northern Plains Tribal Tobacco Technical Assistance Center s Coalition is committed to enhancing and increasing awareness for tobacco control and prevention for American Indians in the Northern Plains by providing a forum for input, advocacy, education, collaboration, planning and action along the tobacco prevention continuum. To become a member, please call , ext. 121, or sadie.inthewoods@gptchb.org.

P a g e 6 Tobacco Free College Campus Steps to take to become a Tobacco-Free College Campus Form a campus tobacco taskforce This is step one towards going smoke- or tobacco-free on campus.

6 P a g e 6 Tobacco Free College Campus Steps to take to become a Tobacco-Free College Campus Form a campus tobacco taskforce This is step one towards going smoke- or tobacco-free on campus. In order to achieve long term success, most campuses and institutions of higher learning find that collaborating with key members of the campus community is integral. It is important for the task force to include members from all walks of campus life. This often includes faculty, staff, and administration as permanent members of the taskforce, and representatives from major student bodies and employed contractors to ensure that all are advocated for. Develop an Action Plan In keeping with the idea of thoughtful planning and processes, the taskforce should develop a reasonable action plan and/or timeline of events. This will help reinforce the development of strategy and allow for easy transition for individuals and groups involved in the process. While it may take time to coordinate and schedule all of the relevant stakeholders and delays may naturally occur, it is imperative to stick to the timeline to keep the process as expeditious as possible. Assess tobacco-related issues on campus Campuses should assess the environment and culture of tobacco use on campus. Specifically, this often takes the form of interviewing and surveying stakeholders on campus. To do this, campuses should consider creating a survey that assesses several important points: Past and current cigarette usage; past and current tobacco usage; future intent to smoke or use tobacco; type of smoke and/or tobacco use; perception of current smoking/tobacco policy on campus; attitudes towards a change in the smoking/tobacco policy. Educate Campus Members about the needs and benefits of a smoke- or tobacco-free campus Often times, campuses will hold educational forums or have stakeholder meetings that bring together representatives from all campus groups (Individual Student Senates, Greek Life, Sports teams, different levels of administration, etc.). Campuses may bring in technical advisors as keynote speakers for their events and discuss the specifics about smokeand tobacco-free policies with a broader population. It is also important to disseminate information about potential campus changes through other public gatherings and events. For example, schools may announce the decision to go smoke- or tobacco-free at campus events such as health fairs, career events, meetings, concerts, sporting events, etc. so that the entire campus population can be made aware of the changes coming to the institution. Smoke-Free Campus Signage

7 P a g e 7 Tobacco Free College Campus, cont. Draft a smoke- or tobacco-free policy and promote it on a related website or webpage Today, leveraging modern technologies is crucial to disseminating information. The smoke- or tobacco-free policy should be published on webpages/sites. Many campuses have a dedicated web address, directory or subdomain for their smoking and tobacco policies, while others use a portion of their existing handbook or health promotion pages. Establish and promote smoking and tobacco cessation resources on campus The most effective smoke- and tobacco-free campuses clearly demonstrate to their community that they are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment. As such, you may address the smoking- and tobacco-issues on campus by offering comprehensive tobacco-cessation resources, which is crucial to implementing a smokeor tobacco-free environment. By training existing staff, or hiring trained counselors to assist in tobaccocessation efforts and providing it to students, staff and faculty at low or no-cost, a campus promotes its image as a healthy environment. It shows that the campus is looking to support its students through the process, and not make this the Cold Turkey Initiative. Contact your region s technical advisor for local cessation and community resources. There are many federal tobacco resources: betobaccofree.gov, smokefree.gov, and the SD Quit Line: SD-QUITS ( ) and you can get good information at the following: Source: "National Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative." The TFCCI Challenge. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr Community Champion Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is now Commercial Tobacco Free! Congratulations to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for going commercial tobacco free. In a regular March Council meeting, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council voted to pass a Smoke- Free Air Act for the reservation. Every seat in the room was filled with supporters of the Smoke-Free indoor public places, including 18 students from three different schools, representing Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.) and more than a dozen members of the Canli Coalition. Thank you for being a model for others to follow! Your hard work and dedication inspire all of us! Cheyenne River Tribal Flag

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WHAT IS A SOCIAL CONSEQUENCE OF USING TOBACCO?

WHAT IS A SOCIAL CONSEQUENCE OF USING TOBACCO? Essential Standards 6.ATOD.2 - Understand the health risks associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Clarifying Objectives: 6.ATOD.2.1 - Explain