Tobacco Power Point

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Tobacco

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I would love to show this to my 9th grade Health class. Would you consider allowing me to download it? Thank you very much.

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Tobacco Use : 

Tobacco Use A High Risk Behavior

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of avoidable death in the United States : 

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of avoidable death in the United States

Why Young People Start Smoking : 

Why Young People Start Smoking Peer Pressure Teens may think the bad affects only occur after years of smoking Teens believe they can quit at any time.

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Acetone Otherwise know as paint stripper Formaldehyde A.k.a. embalming fluid-you know the stuff they use to preserve dead frogs in bottles Lead Ever hear of lead poisoning? It gives you brain damage

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Benzene The same stuff they use to make pesticides and gasoline. Nicotine What more can we say ADDICTIVE DDT A.k.a. insecticide Cadmium Better known as battery acid. A little of this stuff stays in your body for years.

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Carbon Monoxide Wrap your lips around the exhaust pipe of a car-same gas just a little stupid Benzopyrene One of the most powerful cancer causing substances on the planet Ammonia Very same stuff we use to clean our toilet. It makes nicotine more addictive

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Hydrogen Cyanide Same poison used in gas chambers-seriously Arsenic POISON, POISON, POISON Methoprene Kills bugs… go lick a flea collar, same thing.

Nicotine is a stimulant : 

Nicotine is a stimulant A stimulant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.

The flavor of a cigarette is due to the tar in the tobacco. : 

The flavor of a cigarette is due to the tar in the tobacco. Tar is a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns.

Smokeless Tobacco : 

Smokeless Tobacco Tobacco that is sniffed through the nose Tobacco that is chewed. Smokeless tobacco carries the same health risks as cigarettes.

Other forms of Tobacco : 

Other forms of Tobacco Pipes Cigars

Lesson 2 : 

Lesson 2 What Tobacco Does to the Body

Pictures of Health Problems : 

Pictures of Health Problems Cancer of the Mouth

Health Problems Continued : 

Health Problems Continued Cancer in the mouth

Health Problems Continued : 

Health Problems Continued Tar on the Teeth

Health Problems Continued : 

Health Problems Continued Throat Cancer which leads to loss of voice box.

Smoking impairs the health of the smoker in 2 ways : 

Smoking impairs the health of the smoker in 2 ways Short Term effects Long Term effects

Diseases of the Respiratory System : 

Diseases of the Respiratory System Chronic Bronchitis Bronchi are irritated. Chronic coughing and excessive mucus secretion Emphysema The destruction of the tiny air sacs in the lungs. They provide less total surface for which O2 can be absorbed. Lung Cancer Leading cause of cancer deaths among males.

Diseases of the Circulatory System : 

Diseases of the Circulatory System Cuts down on circulation Blood flow to the limbs Plaque buildup in the arteries. Increases the risk of a heart attack Raises Blood pressure Increases risk of a stroke.

Effects on the Non-Smoker : 

Effects on the Non-Smoker Passive smoke Smoke inhaled by a non-smoker as well as smoke that remains in a closed environment after the smoker is through smoking. Includes: Mainstream smoke Smoke that a smoker blows off Side stream smoke Smoke that comes from burning tobacco

Effects on the Non-Smoker : 

Effects on the Non-Smoker Passive smoke causes Eye irritation Headaches Coughing Frequent ear infections Asthma attacks Other respiratory problems.

Smoking During and After Pregnancy : 

Smoking During and After Pregnancy Parents who smoke contribute to the deaths of at least 6,200 children in this country every year. Associated with small fetal growth Increased chance of spontaneous abortion Increased still births Growth and development problems Intellectual and behavioral problems

Rights of a Non-Smoker : 

Rights of a Non-Smoker Express your preference Ask to sit in Non-Smoking Make sure you tell people not to smoke in your home or car

Lesson 3 : 

Lesson 3 Choosing to Be Tobacco-Free

Strategies for Quitting : 

Strategies for Quitting Persons quitting go through Nicotine with-drawl The process that occurs when nicotine an addictive drug is no longer used Nicotine substitutes Gum Supplements The patch

Benefits of Quitting : 

Benefits of Quitting Immediate and Long Term Cardio respiratory endurance and physical fitness increases Breathe easier Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke What are you waiting for?!!

Tips for Quitting : 

Tips for Quitting Set a date Set short term goals to reinforce your decision Decide which approach or combination will be used Get your environment ready for a smoke free life Set up a support system.

Weight Gain a common concern : 

Weight Gain a common concern Exercise vigorously and regularly Replace the oral stimulation of tobacco with carrot sticks or other low calorie snacks Don’t pay attention to the scale. A few pounds is much less than the health risk of continuing to smoke.

H.A.L.T. : 

H.A.L.T. H.Hungry have a snack. Have food not a cigarette. Just make sure you balance out the amount of food with exercise. A. Angry This is a big trigger. Find a healthy outlet for your feelings of frustration. L. Lonely or bored. Look at the book 101 things to do instead of smoking. Try redirecting your attention T. Tired Instead of lighting up, try to give yourself time to slow down and relax a little. Go to bed early.