Transcript CH. 22 Tobacco

CH. 22 Tobacco
Health Ed.
Why do people start smoking?
Social reasons- they feel insecure in social
situations and believe that smoking will
remove those insecurities
 Teens believe that they can drop the habit
whenever they want to
 In the earlier years it was considered “sexy
and in style”
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More reasons…
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Friends and family smoke
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Experimentation
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Sensation-seeking rebellious
The Truth….
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Tobacco is the # 1 cause of preventable
death in United State
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Smoking is extremely
addictive
(both physically and
psychologically)
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take the average smoker 7 attempts
to stop smoking
 According
to Talbott- Professor of the
Drug and Alcohol department at UAB
and the American Cancer Society
“Nicotine is as addictive as heroine”
Immediate Effects of Smoking…
 The
nicotine in cigarettes increases
your heart rate and blood pressure
 Carbon monoxide reduces bodies
ability to carry oxygen
 Chemicals irritate mucous membranes
 Tar accumulates in the lining of the
lungs
The breakdown on cigarettes…
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There are over 4,000 chemicals (cancer
causing chemicals in cigarettes)
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Nicotine- the addictive drug in
cigarettes
* Nicotine is considered a stimulant
drug*
Specialty Cigarettes
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Cigarettes that are prepared with
tobacco and other ingredients to make
them taste/smell sweet
(most common: Clove cigarette)
Pipes/Cigars vs. Cigarettes
Pipe/cigar smokers usually inhale less
smoke, but are more likely to develop
cancer of the lips, mouth, and throat.
Long-term effects of tobacco…
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Emphysema
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Cardiovascular disease
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Cancer (lung)
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Acute/chronic bronchitis
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Increase incidence to stroke
Not to mention…
 Stained
teeth
 Bad breath
 Plus- It is expensive!
(American Cancer Society estimates it
cost $3,391 per smoker per year)
CH. 22
Lesson 2 “Choosing Not to
Smoke”
Health ED
Second Hand Smoke
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Second hand smoke causes approximately
3,400 lung cancer deaths and 22,70069,000 heart disease deaths in nonsmokers
(Aug.2006-American Lung Association
Different Types
 Passive
smoke- cigar/pipe smoke
inhaled by nonsmoker
 Mainstream smoke- what the smoker
blows off
 Side stream smoke- what comes from
burning tobacco
Smoking/Pregnancy
Can cause small fetal growth
 Increase chance of spontaneous abortion
(especially harmful during the second half of
pregnancy)
 After baby is born, nicotine can be transferred
during breast feeding
(infants more likely to have respiratory problems)
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Kicking the habit…
 Smoking
is addictive both biologically
and psychologically
 Breaking
habits will be challenging
Addictive Factors
Psychological
 Coping with
depression/stress
 Part of your daily
routine
 Your friends/family
smoke and it is a
way to relate
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Biological
Nicotine is very
addictive
Withdrawal
symptoms
Withdrawal Symptoms to Nicotine
Restlessness
 Irritability
 Feeling frustrated/angry
 Headaches
 Increase appetite
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THE PLAN…
S= Set a quit date
T= Tell family, friends that you plan to quit
A= Anticipate for withdrawal incidences
R= Remove cigarettes/tobacco products from
your home, car
T= Talk to your doctor/counselor about getting
help if needed
Some ways to cope with withdrawal
symptoms…
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Change your routine
Drink water
Brush your teeth
suck on hard candy
Get busy
Other Tips
 Be
realistic
 Take one day at a time
 Learn new behaviors
Weight Gain: A Common Concern
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1/3 gain weight b/c they substitute smoking for
eating
1/3 stay the same
1/3 lose weight b/c they start a workout
program at the same time they stop smoking
Moving towards a smoke free
society…
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No smoking is allowed in airplanes
No smoking is allowed in almost all work
building areas
Restaurants have certain smoke sections
Even bars are cutting back on the amount of
smoke in their environments
Additional Info. Cited From…
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Talbott- PowerPoint Notes
Ways to Quit Smoking: Help, Support, And Tips
for Smoking Cessation:
http:www.helpguide.org/mental/quit_smoking_
cessation.htm
Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet:
http://www.lungusa.org/site