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The ABCs of Smoking
Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death.
Every person who begins smoking is guaranteed to experience negative health consequences-from reduced lung function to premature death.
Worldwide, smoking causes an estimated 4,000,000 deaths every year; many from the following diseases:
Background
ABCsArteriosclerosis and
AtherosclerosisArteriosclerosis is the
hardening of arteriesAtherosclerosis is the
build up of plaque in arteries
AsthmaBladder CancerBronchitisBurns
CancerTobacco smoke contains
over 60 carcinogensCardiovascular Disease
Every second, 8 people around the world die of a tobacco related disease
ABCsChronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Drug InterferenceEmphysema
Tars in cigarette smoke cause irritation and reduce elasticity in the lungs’ alveoli. As a result, the lungs lose their ability to transfer oxygen to the blood
Esophageal CancerFetal DamageGum Disease
Gingivitis, Periodontitis
25% of Americans smoke, 20% of U.S. deaths are related to tobacco
ABCsHeart Attack
Nicotine, the addictive chemical, increases the heart rate minutes after the inhale. Nicotine also causes the arteries to become more narrow
Impaired Athletic AbilityImpotenceIncreased Disease
SeverityInfertility
Kidney CancerLaryngeal CancerLeukoplakia
Pre-cancerous white patch inside the mouth
ABCsLung Cancer
Lung cancer kills more people than any other type of cancer. Smoking causes more than 80% of all cases of lung cancer
Monetary CostsSmokers have more
expenses because of life insurance, taxes, replacement costs for burns, cigarette cost
Oral&Oropharyngeal Cancer
OsteoporosisPancreatic CancerPeripheral Vascular
DiseasePoisonous Ingredients
Tobacco Smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals (60 carcinogens)
ABCs Premature Aging
Hair loss, premature gray hair, facial wrinkles
Premature Death Reduced Lung function Rheumatoid Arthritis
When the body’s own immune system attacks the joints
Secondhand Smoke Can cause same effects as
smokers Contains twice as much tar
and nicotine – no filter Over 63,000 deaths a year
for non-smokers
Sensory Impairment Stroke
When an artery in the brain becomes clogged or bursts
Suppressed Immune Sys. Vision Impairment Yellowed Teeth & Nails Young Addiction
Cigarette companies recruit young smokers to replace the older ones that die.
More than 80% of adult smokers in U.S. started before 18 y.o.
Cigarette smoking is the most preventable cause of
disease and premature death in world history. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do, quit.
Quitting may save your life.
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