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Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Health Promotion Program. Definitions. ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) Mixture of side-stream smoke and exhaled mainstream smoke that pollutes air in locations where tobacco smoking is occurring.

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Environmental Tobacco Smoke

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  1. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Health Promotion Program

  2. Definitions • ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) Mixture of side-stream smoke and exhaled mainstream smoke that pollutes air in locations where tobacco smoking is occurring. • Major source of ETS is side-stream smoke- Smoke from burning cigarettes!

  3. Environmental Tobacco Smoke….is a “Known Human Carcinogen” Exposure to ETS is Harmful!

  4. Negative Effects of ETS • Is Toxic! • Reduces indoor air quality! • Contains poisonous compounds! • Causes acute & chronic diseasesin healthy non-tobacco users!

  5. ETS Health Effects • Involuntary smoking is cause of Lung Cancer & Heart Disease • Increases risk for Asthma & Respiratory Problems • Reduced Lung Function Levels • Increased risk for Non-Respiratory cancers

  6. Burning cigarettes puts poisonsin the air….. Do you want to breathe them in?

  7. Effects on Kids • Development & exacerbation of asthma in children! • Increased Respiratory Tract Infections! • Smoking during pregnancy leads to lower & reduced birth weight!More Doctor’s visits & sickness

  8. Health Hazard • Experience discomfort & annoyance from exposure to cigarette smoke

  9. What to Do? • Enforce Navy & DoD Policy of No Tobacco use in Federal & Military buildings! Tobacco Free Zone

  10. What to Do? • Protect the health of your shipmates, family and friends! Avoid exposure to Tobacco Smoke!

  11. What to Do? • Encourage others to quit smoking! • Promote a climate supportive of non-tobacco use!

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