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Page 1: Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death. Every person who begins smoking is guaranteed to experience negative health consequences-from

The ABCs of Smoking

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.