BELL WORK Today we start a new chapter, tobacco. What are some of the health risk you think you would have if you were to use tobacco.
TOBACCO FACTS ABOUT TOBACCO
OBJECTIVES recognize the various forms of tobacco. identify some of the harmful substances in all forms of tobacco. describe the negative effects tobacco use can have on appearance.
EVERY CIGARETTE IS DOING YOU DAMAGE
WHAT IS TOBACCO? Tobacco has nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive drug. nicotine An addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products addictive Capable of causing a user to develop intense cravings
WHAT IS TOBACCO? When smokers inhale, tar deposits form on the bronchi. tar A thick, oily, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns bronchi Passages through which air enters and spreads through the lungs
WHAT IS TOBACCO? Carbon monoxide in smoke passes through the lungs and into the bloodstream. carbon monoxide A poisonous, colorless, odorless gas Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen the blood vessels can carry.
DIFFERENT TOBACCO PRODUCTS Cigarettes Specialty Cigarettes Types of Tobacco Products Cigars and Pipes Smokeless Tobacco
CIGARETTES More than 400,000 cigarette smokers die from smoking-related illnesses every year.
CIGARETTES RISKS OF USING CIGARETTES Emphysema Lung disease Heart disease Cancer Infertility Stroke Bad breath Premature wrinkling of the skin Stained teeth and fingers
CIGARETTE CONTENTS
CIGARS AND PIPES RISKS OF USING CIGARS AND PIPES Cancer of the mouth Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the throat Heart disease
CIGARS AND PIPES One large cigar can contain as much tobacco as a pack of cigarettes.
SPEACIALTY CIGARETTES BIDIS Flavored, unfiltered cigarettes imported from India and Southeast Asian countries
SPEACIALTY CIGARETTES KRETEKS Also called clove cigarettes. Contain a mixture of tobacco, cloves, and other additives
SPEACIALTY CIGARETES Both have higher concentrations of nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide than regular cigarettes.
SMOKLESS TOBACCO Smokeless tobacco contains 15 times more nicotine than cigarettes. smokeless tobacco Ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled through the nose
SMOKELESS TOBACCO RISKS OF USING SMOKELESS TOBACCO Cancers of the mouth Cancer of the esophagus Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the stomach Cancer of the pancreas Stained teeth Bad breath Tooth decay Gum disease
HOW TOBACCO AFFECTS THE BODY Nervous System Short-term effects: Nervousness Headaches Heart rate increases Blood pressure rises Long-term effects: Increased risk of stroke due to decreased flow of oxygen to the brain
HOW TOBACCO AFFECTS THE BODY Short-term effects: Heart rate increases Energy is reduced Circulatory System Long-term effects: Weakened blood vessels Increased cholesterol levels Fatty buildup in blood vessels Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
HOW TOBACCO AFFECTS THE BODY Respiratory System Short-term effects: Shortness of breath Reduced energy Coughing More frequent colds, flus, and respiratory illnesses Long-term effects: Increased risk of lung cancer Increased risk of emphysema and other lung diseases
HOW TOBACCO AFFECTS THE BODY Digestive System Short-term effects: Upset stomach Dulled taste buds Tooth decay Long-term effects: Increased risk of mouth and throat cancer Gum and tooth disease Increased risk of stomach ulcers Increased risk of bladder cancer
LUNG CANCER Facts About Lung Cancer Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, causing 87 percent of lung cancer cases. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 different chemicals, many of which are cancer-causing substances. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States, causing more deaths than the next three most common cancers combined. Secondhand smoke is also an important cause of lung cancer.