Tobacco

Poisonous if concentrated. 90% absorbed through inhalation. Stimulates cerebral cortex. Enhances mood and alertness, but in large doses can be sedative. Triggers adrenaline production, ++ BP and HR Appetite suppressant and dulls taste buds Prevents creation of urine FDA classified as dangerous and addictive Heart and respiratory disease

Breathlessness, cough and phlegm COPD - bronchitis and emphysema Inability to inhale air - destroys air sacs and strains heart Bronchial tubes narrowed and inflamed, mucus increased

Lung mouth pharynx larynx esophagus pancreas bladder

Increased risk of serious health problems 3 hour a day exposure 3 x risk for cancer Contributes to asthma and bronchitis increased risk of SIDS Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke children hate it

Asbestos, dark hair dye, nickel, PVC (poly vinyl chloride)

Tar = several hundred chemicals, poisonous and carcinogenic Settles in bronchial tubes, damages mucus and cilia Smoke is 400 times safe level Carbon monoxide prevents blood from carrying oxygen, impairs CNS, responsible for heart attacks and strokes

Smoking doubles risk of stroke. HBP peeps have greatest benefit from quitting Weakens heart muscle, difficult to clear blockage

Leading cause of smoking-related death More damaging than high cholesterol or BP

Weakened heart muscle

Improved memory Feelings of satisfaction/well being pain tolerance performance of repetitive tasks reduced hunger and anxiety Depression is a trigger to smoking (i.e. Mom's death)

Miss 1/3 more workdays Gum disease and lost teeth mouth and stomach ulcer cirrhosis of the liver allergies diabetes hypertension impotence if more than 10 a day

Twice the tar and nicotine FIVE times the carbon monoxide 3000 people a year lung cancer more dangerous than radon or fed regulated pollutants

Support group nicotine patches (6-16 weeks) nicotine gum (expensive) hypnosis acupuncture

chewing snuff both have health effects: cancer, bad breath, teeth, gum disease