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1. Tobacco & You Let's explore exactly what tobacco does to your body? Et�s think about how it affects our society and our world. Let's explore exactly what tobacco does to your body? Et�s think about how it affects our society and our world.

2. What is it? 1. A non-addictive processed plant 2. Shredded and processed leaves of the tobacco plant 3. Ground up, processed cacao leaves 4. Nothing that will hurt you Why is it important that we understand what is in tobacco?It has an addictive property to it. It contains over 4000 chemicals and ~ 40 of them are harmful to us. Let's explore the many forms we can find that it comes in?Why is it important that we understand what is in tobacco?It has an addictive property to it. It contains over 4000 chemicals and ~ 40 of them are harmful to us. Let's explore the many forms we can find that it comes in?

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5. How do I know if it is tobacco? Think about what you already know. Tobacco comes in many different forms. Let's explore the many forms we can find that it comes in? It is important that we know the many forms tobacco comes in. This is a billion dollar industry that is causing great harm to our society. We need to understand it before we can address the problems it brings into our culture. Let's explore the many forms we can find that it comes in? It is important that we know the many forms tobacco comes in. This is a billion dollar industry that is causing great harm to our society. We need to understand it before we can address the problems it brings into our culture.

6.  The most common form of tobacco is: ~ Pipes ~ Smokeless tobacco ~ Cigars ~ cigarettes

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11. What�s in it? > 4,000 chemicals harmful addictive substances nicotine tar carbon monoxide formaldehyde At least 43 of the chemicals in tobacco smoke are known to cause cancer in smokers. Smoke also harms the health of non-smokers. Even smokeless tobacco causes health problems, including cancer. So what is so bad that is in tobacco ? Nicotine: addictive drug which speeds up heart rate, increases blood pressure, increases dizziness and upset stomach. Tar: a thick, dark liquid that forms a sticky coating on the bronchial tubes and in the lungs when tobacco is burnt. Carbon monoxide: colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco is burnt which prevents the body from getting all the oxygen it needs. Other harmful substances in tobacco smoke are: formadehyde (irritating, acidic gas used in disinfectants and preservatives), cyanide (deadly poison), and methanol (poisonous liquid alcohol known to cause blindness) to mention a few. At least 43 of the chemicals in tobacco smoke are known to cause cancer in smokers. Smoke also harms the health of non-smokers. Even smokeless tobacco causes health problems, including cancer. So what is so bad that is in tobacco ? Nicotine: addictive drug which speeds up heart rate, increases blood pressure, increases dizziness and upset stomach. Tar: a thick, dark liquid that forms a sticky coating on the bronchial tubes and in the lungs when tobacco is burnt. Carbon monoxide: colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco is burnt which prevents the body from getting all the oxygen it needs. Other harmful substances in tobacco smoke are: formadehyde (irritating, acidic gas used in disinfectants and preservatives), cyanide (deadly poison), and methanol (poisonous liquid alcohol known to cause blindness) to mention a few.

12. Nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, and spit tobacco is addictive. Nicotine narrows your blood vessels and puts added strain on your heart.

13. Yuck! Tobacco smoke can make hair and clothes stink. Tobacco stains teeth and causes bad breath. Short-term use of spit tobacco can cause cracked lips, white spots, sores, and bleeding in the mouth.

14. Effects on the body Nervous System reduces flow of oxygen to the brain, possibly causing stroke Respiratory System sticky substances, like tar, destroy lung structures Smokers are 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer difficulty breathing and prevents oxygen circulation to rest of body Like plants infested with aphids, tobacco infects our bodies. When aphids are on a plant, the plant is not in good health. The plant needs help to get better, so it is with our bodies. Tobacco effects us in various ways. Nervous System: reduces flow of oxygen to the brain, possibly causing stroke Respiratory System: tar and other chemicals leave sticky substances in lungs that destroy lung structures. Damage is caused to alveoli (the tiny air sacks). Further damage occurs and makes breathing difficult and prevents oxygen from circulating tot he rest of the body. Smokers are 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. Like plants infested with aphids, tobacco infects our bodies. When aphids are on a plant, the plant is not in good health. The plant needs help to get better, so it is with our bodies. Tobacco effects us in various ways. Nervous System: reduces flow of oxygen to the brain, possibly causing stroke Respiratory System: tar and other chemicals leave sticky substances in lungs that destroy lung structures. Damage is caused to alveoli (the tiny air sacks). Further damage occurs and makes breathing difficult and prevents oxygen from circulating tot he rest of the body. Smokers are 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers.

15. Effects on the body (cont�d) Circulatory System weakens vessels causes fatty build up causing heart attack or stroke Digestive System dulls the taste buds can cause cancer of the throat and mouth leads to stomach ulcers. Circulatory System: Smoking weakens the blood vessels and also causes fatty buildup that clogs the vessels increasing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Digestive System: Tobacco causes bad breath, stains the teeth and makes them more prone to cavities. It also dulls the taste buds and cause cause cancer of the throat and mouth. Finally, it can lead to stomach ulcers. Excretory System: Increases the danger of bladder cancer. Smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer than non-smokers have. Circulatory System: Smoking weakens the blood vessels and also causes fatty buildup that clogs the vessels increasing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Digestive System: Tobacco causes bad breath, stains the teeth and makes them more prone to cavities. It also dulls the taste buds and cause cause cancer of the throat and mouth. Finally, it can lead to stomach ulcers. Excretory System: Increases the danger of bladder cancer. Smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer than non-smokers have.

16. Effects on the body (cont�d) Excretory System Increases the danger of bladder cancer Smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer than non-smokers have

17. Costs to Society Higher health care 2nd hand smoke risks Babies born with defects The cost has been far too high and we need to address this problem immediately. Medical costs continue to rise due to ineffective programs Second-hand smoke remains an incredible problem for children and infants and causes far too many cases of respiratory related illnesses such as bronchitis, ear infections, allergies, etc. to document. Finally, infants born with serious birth defects continue to plague our medical staff and insurance costs have risen almost to astronomical portions due to the fact of increased need for neo-natal intensive care. The cost has been far too high and we need to address this problem immediately. Medical costs continue to rise due to ineffective programs Second-hand smoke remains an incredible problem for children and infants and causes far too many cases of respiratory related illnesses such as bronchitis, ear infections, allergies, etc. to document. Finally, infants born with serious birth defects continue to plague our medical staff and insurance costs have risen almost to astronomical portions due to the fact of increased need for neo-natal intensive care.

18. What can be done? Stiffen government regulations Continue ban on radio and television advertisements Set age limit for purchase of tobacco Continue to educate people about tobacco Enforce current effective policies Government agencies have done a better job of stiffening regulations and distributors of tobacco have been more stringent in checking for identification. Not advertising on television and radio has helped some, but more needs to be done. s Continue to re-inforce the age limit purchases for tobacco. It has helped, however, too many teenagers are "lighting up." In conclusion, we need to continue to enforce the current policies that are effective and re-assess those that are not. Health Department programs for young people can be extremely effective when presented properly. Government agencies have done a better job of stiffening regulations and distributors of tobacco have been more stringent in checking for identification. Not advertising on television and radio has helped some, but more needs to be done. s Continue to re-inforce the age limit purchases for tobacco. It has helped, however, too many teenagers are "lighting up." In conclusion, we need to continue to enforce the current policies that are effective and re-assess those that are not. Health Department programs for young people can be extremely effective when presented properly.

19. Tobacco Quiz Can you pass the quiz? Let's see. Can you pass the quiz? Let's see.

20. Teens & Tobacco: What�s Really In? www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tips_4_youth/stand.htm What You(th) Should Know About Tobacco www.cdc.gov/tobacco/educational_materials/yuthfax1.htm

21. Tips For Quitting Smoking: nicotinefreekids.org/Frames/Celebrity1.html

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