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The ABCs of Smoking

The ABCs of Smoking. Background. Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death. Every person who begins smoking is guaranteed to experience negative health consequences-from reduced lung function to premature death.

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The ABCs of Smoking

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  1. The ABCs of Smoking

  2. Background • Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death. • Every person who begins smoking is guaranteed to experience negative health consequences-from reduced lung function to premature death. • Worldwide, smoking causes an estimated 4,000,000 deaths every year; many from the following diseases:

  3. ABCs • Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis • Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of arteries • Atherosclerosis is the build up of plaque in arteries • Asthma • Bladder Cancer • Bronchitis • Burns • Cancer • Tobacco smoke contains over 60 carcinogens • Cardiovascular Disease • Every second, 8 people around the world die of a tobacco related disease

  4. ABCs • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Drug Interference • Emphysema • Tars in cigarette smoke cause irritation and reduce elasticity in the lungs’ alveoli. As a result, the lungs lose their ability to transfer oxygen to the blood • Esophageal Cancer • Fetal Damage • Gum Disease • Gingivitis, Periodontitis • 25% of Americans smoke, 20% of U.S. deaths are related to tobacco

  5. ABCs • Heart Attack • Nicotine, the addictive chemical, increases the heart rate minutes after the inhale. Nicotine also causes the arteries to become more narrow • Impaired Athletic Ability • Impotence • Increased Disease Severity • Infertility • Kidney Cancer • Laryngeal Cancer • Leukoplakia • Pre-cancerous white patch inside the mouth

  6. ABCs • Lung Cancer • Lung cancer kills more people than any other type of cancer. Smoking causes more than 80% of all cases of lung cancer • Monetary Costs • Smokers have more expenses because of life insurance, taxes, replacement costs for burns, cigarette cost • Oral&Oropharyngeal Cancer • Osteoporosis • Pancreatic Cancer • Peripheral Vascular Disease • Poisonous Ingredients • Tobacco Smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals (60 carcinogens)

  7. ABCs • Premature Aging • Hair loss, premature gray hair, facial wrinkles • Premature Death • Reduced Lung function • Rheumatoid Arthritis • When the body’s own immune system attacks the joints • Secondhand Smoke • Can cause same effects as smokers • Contains twice as much tar and nicotine – no filter • Over 63,000 deaths a year for non-smokers • Sensory Impairment • Stroke • When an artery in the brain becomes clogged or bursts • Suppressed Immune Sys. • Vision Impairment • Yellowed Teeth & Nails • Young Addiction • Cigarette companies recruit young smokers to replace the older ones that die. • More than 80% of adult smokers in U.S. started before 18 y.o.

  8. Cigarette smoking is the most preventable cause of disease and premature death in world history. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do, quit. Quitting may save your life.

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