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Dangers of smoking

This guide explores the harmful effects of smoking such as lung diseases, cancer, heart disease, and addiction to nicotine. It covers the negative aspects of smoking and provides resources and support for quitting. Learn about the impact on health, finances, and well-being, and discover ways to break free from this harmful habit. Written by Lisa Capp and Mary Walthers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, this resource aims to educate and empower individuals to lead a smoke-free life.

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Dangers of smoking

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  1. Dangers of smoking Lisa Capp and Mary Walthers University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing

  2. What is in a cigarette?

  3. What does smoking cause? Lung Diseases Lung Cancer Emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  4. Cancer • kidney • pancreatic • throat • bladder • cervical • esophageal • oral cavity • uterine cancer

  5. Heart disease

  6. Why quit smoking? • Maintain good health and lowers risk for multiple diseases. • Inconvenient • Good for the well-being of others • Addicting

  7. Nicotine

  8. Cost of cigarettes Pack of cigarettes in Chicago (2010) = $10.00 One pack per week = $522.00 spent per year One pack per day = $3,650.00 per year

  9. Negative Aspects bad breathclothes/hair smell

  10. Yellow teeth Yellow fingernails

  11. Look pale/unhealthyWrinkles

  12. No energy for sports/other activities

  13. Resources for quitting TeachersSchool Nurse

  14. Telephone Support • CALL 1-800-QUIT-NOW - People are available to help you quit smoking.

  15. Sullivan High school ACCESS Health Clinic Bring insurance card with you. OR $3.00

  16. Over-the-counter Medications Gum Patches Lozenges

  17. medications from your doctor • Sometimes you may need medicine to help quit. • Need prescription from your doctor.

  18. get help for free -Young Cheon-Klessig (Nurse Practitioner at CDPH Uptown Clinic) will speak to a group at your school or in your community. -She will give you advice on how to quit smoking and will give out FREE PATCHES.

  19. Websites • http://smokefree.gov/ • American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

  20. questions

  21. April 2010Lisa Capp and Mary WalthersUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of nursing The collaboration between UIC College of Nursing and Heartland Alliance Refugee Health Programs was made possible with funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Department of Health and Human Services provided to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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