Tobacco use is the single largest cause

Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable premature death in the world
and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
(ETS) is a preventable cause of significant morbidity
and mortality.
Purpose of presentation: to present some information on the consequences of using tobacco and to talk about why people use tobacco. The goal of this presentation is not to judge anyone about using tobacco. We know that it is a personal decision that everyone needs to make themselves.

Smoking 400,000
Accidents 94,000
2nd Hand Smoke 38,000
Alcohol 45,000
HIV/AIDS 32,600
Suicide 31,000
Homicide 21,000
Drugs 14,200
Consequences of Tobacco-Use:
Preventable Causes of Death

What are the tobacco-related diseases that are contributing to all these deaths?

Tobacco use: The single largest cause of preventable death.

Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis:
Healthy artery
Damaged artery

Heart Attack:
Quitting smoking rapidly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease
Torn heart wall: Result of over-worked heart muscle
Smokers are twice as likely as Nonsmokers to have a heart attack

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Stroke:
This brain shows stroke damage, which can cause death or severe mental or physical disability

Emphysema:
Healthy lung
Emphysematic lung
Symptoms Include
Shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Wheezing
Anxiety
Weight loss
Ankle, feet and leg swelling
fatigue

Lung Cancer:
The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs
Lung cancer kills more people than any other type of cancer

Fetal Damage:
Fetal Smoking Syndrome:
Birth defects
Premature stillbirth
Low birthweight
Prone to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Lowered immune capacity

Laryngeal Cancer
Symptoms:
Persistent hoarseness
Chronic sore throat
Painful swallowing
Pain in the ear
Lump in the neck
Over 80% of deaths from laryngeal cancer are linked to smoking

DENTAL PROBLEMS:
Above: Cavities
Below: Gingivitis
Overall poor oral health
Common Consequences:
Stained teeth
Gum inflammation
Black hairy tongue
Oral cancer
Delayed healing of the gums

Secondhand smoke:

If smoking is so bad for us, why do we start?