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TOBACCO Slang Names- Butts, Cigs, Smokes
Cigarette-tobacco leaves rolled in paper
Inhaled by smoking
Stimulant
Short Term Effects Increased respiration and heart rate Dulled taste buds and reduced
appetite Bad breath, smelly clothes and skin Changes in brain chemistry Withdrawal symptoms begin 30
minutes after last cigarette Coughing, nausea
Long Term Effects Chronic bronchitis Emphysema Lung cancer Oral, larynx, pharynx, breast cancer Arteriosclerosis-hardened arteries Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Yellow fingers, brown teeth, bad breath COPD- Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease
Effects of Tobacco
Smoking and Pregnancy
Can harm the developing fetus Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen
levels to the fetus May develop growth and development
problems in early childhood Babies of smokers are two and half
more like to suffer from Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Smoking Lungs
Statistics Approximately 20.8%
of adults in the United States (45.3 million) were current cigarette smokers in 2006.
Adults aged 18–24 years and 25–44 years had a higher prevalence of smoking (23.9% and 23.5%, respectively) than other age groups.
ETS-Second Hand Smoke Environmental
Tobacco Smoke Mainstream- from
the smoker’s lungs Sidestream- from
the lit end of a cigar or cigarette
Tobacco & Advertising
Placement of ads near candy in stores Advertisement placed below three feet and kid
eye level. Placement of ads in windows facing the street. Hidden messages - techniques to persuade
consumers to purchase their products Bandwagon – group of people using a product
or service. Everyone is using it you should too.
Tobacco & Advertising Rich and Famous – displayed in expensive home. It
will make you feel rich and famous Free gifts - redeemable coupons for merchandise.
It’s too good a deal to pass up. Great outdoors - scenes of nature. If associated with
nature, it must be healthy Good times – people smiling and laughing. The
product will add fun to your life.
Cigarette Warning Labels (1966–1970)
Caution: Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health
(1970–1985) Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that
Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health (1985–present)
SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy.
Works Cited
Nida.nih.gov Mayoclinic.com Whitehousedrug
policy.gov