The chemicals in all tobacco products
harm the body.
addictive drug
tar
nicotine
carbon monoxide
stimulant
smokeless tobacco
carcinogen
leukoplakia
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
All forms of tobacco contain chemicals that
are dangerous to your health.
Tobacco use is the ______ cause of preventable
death and disability in the United States.
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
Any form of tobacco use, such as smoking,
c_______, or dipping tobacco, can cause health
problems.
S________ has been linked to lung disease,
cancers, and heart disease.
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
About __ percent of
adult smokers
began the habit as
teenagers.
It’s easier to avoid
tobacco use rather
than quit later.
Nicotine
Tobacco users have difficulty quitting because
tobacco contains an ___________.
________________
A substance that causes physiological
or psychological dependence
Nicotine
All tobacco products contain _________.
___________
The addictive drug found in
tobacco leaves
Nicotine
Nicotine is a ________ that raises blood pressure
and increases the heart rate.
_____________
A drug that increases the action
of the central nervous system,
the heart, and other organs
Poisonous Substances in Tobacco Smoke
Tobacco is an addictive and toxic drug and a
____________.
___________
A cancer-causing
substance
Tar
Cigarette smoke contains _______.
_________
A thick, sticky, dark fluid
produced when tobacco burns
Tar
paralyzing and
destroying cilia
Tar damages
a smoker’s
respiratory
system by
destroying the
alveoli
damaging lung
tissue
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon __________ is also in cigarette smoke. It
deprives the body’s tissues and cells of oxygen.
Carbon ___________
A colorless, odorless, and
poisonous gas
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
No tobacco product is safe to use.
The dangers of tobacco use are not limited to
smoking cigarettes.
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
Cigarette filters do not
protect smokers from
more than ____
carcinogens, including
cyanide and arsenic,
which are in tobacco
products.
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
The smoke from pipes and cigars also causes
serious health consequences.
________ contain significantly more nicotine and
produce more tar and carbon monoxide than
cigarettes.
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
The harmful chemicals of _________ are absorbed
into the body at levels up to three times the amount
of a single cigarette.
_____________
Tobacco that is sniffed
through the nose, held in the
mouth, or chewed
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
Using smokeless tobacco also irritates the
sensitive tissues of the mouth, causing
leukoplakia.
Leukoplakia
Thickened, white, leathery-looking
spots on the inside of the mouth
that can develop into oral cancer
Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use
Tobacco use causes both short-term and
long-term damage to your body.
Health officials have warned the public about the
dangers of tobacco use for several decades.
Short-Term Effects
Short-Term Effects
Brain chemistry changes.
Respiration and heart rate increase.
________ buds are dulled and appetite is reduced.
Bad _______, yellowed teeth, and smelly hair, skin, and clothes.
Long-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
______ cancer
Coronary heart disease and stroke
A weakened __________ system
Long-Term Effects
Smokers cause severe damage to their lungs.
Compare the healthy lung on the left with the one
damaged by tobacco on the right.
Long-Term Effects
Nervous System
Respiratory System
 A_________
 Coughing
 Stroke
 Chronic bronchitis,
emphysema, lung
cancer
Circulatory System
 Increased heart rate and
blood pressure
 Hardened arteries,
decreased blood flow
 _______ attack, stroke
Long-Term Effects
Excretory System
 Cancer of the b_____
 Cancer of the k_____
Digestive System
 C_____ of the mouth, pharynx,
larynx, and esophagus
 Gum recession, ______ decay,
tooth loss
 Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
 Cancers of the s_______ and
pancreas
Long-Term Effects
Other Consequences of Tobacco Use
Costs to Society
Tobacco-related illnesses cost the United
States about $165 billion each year.
Costs to
Individuals
A person smoking one pack of cigarettes a
day will spend about $1,500 a year on the
habit.
Legal
Consequences
Selling tobacco products to minors is illegal.
Using tobacco at school can lead to
suspension or expulsion.
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Tobacco smoke can harm nonsmokers.
Nonsmokers who breathe air containing tobacco
smoke are also at risk for health problems.
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
______________________ (ETS) is also called
secondhand smoke.
_______________________ (ETS)
Air that has been contaminated by
tobacco smoke
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Environmental tobacco smoke is composed of
mainstream smoke and
sidestream smoke.
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Because _________ smoke has been exhaled by
a smoker, it contains lower concentrations of
carcinogens, nicotine, and tar.
______________ smoke
The smoke exhaled from the lungs
of a smoker
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
______________ smoke is more dangerous than
mainstream smoke.
____________ smoke
The smoke from the burning end
of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
ETS from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes contains
more than ________ chemical compounds.
More than 50 of those chemicals are cancercausing carcinogens.
Health Risks to Nonsmokers
ETS causes eye irritation, headaches, ear
infections, and coughing.
It worsens asthma and other respiratory problems,
and it increases the risk of lung cancer and
coronary heart disease.
Health Risks to Unborn Children and Infants
impaired fetal growth
spontaneous miscarriage
and prenatal death
Smoking during
pregnancy reduces
blood oxygen levels,
increasing the risk of
premature delivery
low birth weight
deformities
stillbirths
Health Risks to Unborn Children and Infants
_________ exposed to ETS after birth are twice as
likely to die of SIDS.
They may have severe asthma attacks, ear
infections, or respiratory tract infections.
Creating a Smoke-Free Society
Smoking is __________ in many restaurants, and
some restaurants
are required to
have a nonsmoking
section.
Answers
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
All forms of tobacco contain chemicals that
are dangerous to your health.
Tobacco use is the Leading cause of preventable
death and disability in the United States.
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
Any form of tobacco use, such as smoking,
chewing, or dipping tobacco, can cause health
problems.
Smoking has been linked to lung disease, cancers,
and heart disease.
Health Risks of Tobacco Use
About 90 percent of
adult smokers
began the habit as
teenagers.
It’s easier to avoid
tobacco use rather
than quit later.
Nicotine
Tobacco users have difficulty quitting because
tobacco contains an addictive drug.
Addictive drug
A substance that causes physiological
or psychological dependence
Nicotine
All tobacco products contain nicotine.
Nicotine
The addictive drug found in
tobacco leaves
Nicotine
Nicotine is a stimulant that raises blood pressure
and increases the heart rate.
Stimulant
A drug that increases the action
of the central nervous system,
the heart, and other organs
Poisonous Substances in Tobacco Smoke
Tobacco is an addictive and toxic drug and a
carcinogen.
Carcinogen
A cancer-causing
substance
Tar
Cigarette smoke contains Tar.
_Tar________
A thick, sticky, dark fluid
produced when tobacco burns
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is also in cigarette smoke. It
deprives the body’s tissues and cells of oxygen.
Carbon monoxide
A colorless, odorless, and
poisonous gas
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
Cigarette filters do not
protect smokers from
more than 50
carcinogens, including
cyanide and arsenic,
which are in tobacco
products.
Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco
The harmful chemicals of smokeless tobacco are
absorbed into the body at levels up to three times
the amount of a single cigarette.
Smokeless tobacco
Tobacco that is sniffed
through the nose, held in the
mouth, or chewed
Short-Term Effects
Short-Term Effects
Brain chemistry changes.
Respiration and heart rate increase.
Taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced.
Bad breath, yellowed teeth, and smelly hair, skin, and clothes.
Long-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease and stroke
A weakened immune system
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. What is an addictive drug? What is the
addictive drug in tobacco?
A substance that causes physiological or
psychological dependence; nicotine
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. List three types of toxic substances
found in cigarette smoke. Why are these
substances harmful?
Nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide; nicotine
causes addiction, tar causes such diseases
as emphysema and lung cancer, carbon
monoxide deprives the body of oxygen.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. Explain four ways using tobacco
immediately affects your body.
Any four: Brain chemistry changes; respiration
and heart rates increase; taste buds are
dulled; appetite is reduced; users have bad
breath, yellowed teeth, and smelly clothes
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is also
called secondhand smoke.
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
Air that has been contaminated by
tobacco smoke
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Because mainstream smoke has been exhaled
by a smoker, it contains lower concentrations of
carcinogens, nicotine, and tar.
Mainstream smoke
The smoke exhaled from the lungs
of a smoker
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
Sidestream smoke is more dangerous than
mainstream smoke.
Sidestream smoke
The smoke from the burning end
of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
Health Risks of Tobacco Smoke
ETS from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes contains
more than 4,000 chemical compounds.
More than 50 of those chemicals are cancercausing carcinogens.
Health Risks to Unborn Children and Infants
Infants exposed to ETS after birth are twice as
likely to die of SIDS.
They may have severe asthma attacks, ear
infections, or respiratory tract infections.