the affects of tobacco smoke on the human body warning: graphic images inside
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The Affects of Tobacco The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human BodySmoke on the Human Body
Warning: Graphic Images Inside
Mortality Statistics● Tobacco use is the #1 preventable cause of
death in the United States Smoking causes 440,000 deaths per year This equates 1 of every 5 deaths Each year an estimated 35,000 deaths are
attributed to exposure to second hand smoke The average smoker dies 13-14 years earlier than
non-smokers
Mortality Statistics● Leading Causes of Death from smoking● Lung Cancer (124,000 per year)
Cancer is the #2 leading cause of death in U.S.● Heart Disease (111,000 per year)
Heart Disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the U.S.
● Chronic Lung Disease (82,000) Chronic Lung Disease is the #4 leading cause of
death in the U.S.
Mortality Statistics
Smoking Related Illnesses
C a n c e r s B la d d e r C a n c e r C e rv ic a l C a n c e r E so p h a g e a l C a n c e r K id n e y C a n c e r L a r y n g e a l C a n c e r L e u k e m ia L u n g C a n c e r O ra l C a n c e r P a n c re a tic C a n c e r S to m a c h C a n c e r
C a r d io v a sc u la r D ise a se A n e u r y sm A rth e ro sc le ro s is C e re b ro v a sc u la r
D ise a se C o ro n a r y H e a rt
D ise a se
R e sp ir a to r y D ise a se C h ro n ic B ro n c h itis E m p h y se m a P n e u m o n ia
R e p r o d u c tiv e E ffe c ts F e ta l D e a th F e rtilit y Issu e s L o w B irth W e ig h t P re g n a n c y
C o m p lic a tio n s
O th e r E ffe c ts C a ta ra c t D im in ish e d H e a lt h L o w B o n e D e n s it y P e p tic U lc e rs
Emphysema
● #1 cause is Smoking
● Breaks down the structure of the lungs
● Causes shortness of breath
● Makes it very hard to exhale
● Can become disabling
● It is irreversible and can cause death
● It is PREVENTABLE by NOT SMOKING
Lung Cancer
● #1 Cause is Smoking
● Spreads throughout lungs and reduces function
● Almost everybody that gets lung cancer DIES WITHIN 5 YEARS
● It is PREVENTABLE by NOT SMOKING
Other Diseases
● Periodontitis
Causes teeth to fall out Can be caused by
smoking● Oral and Throat Cancer
Causes disfigurement and possibly death
Can be caused by smoking
Other Diseases
● Cataract
Causes clouded vision and blindness
Can be caused by smoking
● Kidney Cancer
Can spread throughout the body and become fatal
Can be caused by smoking
Other Diseases
● Gangrene
Caused by restricting blood supply to limb
May require limb to be amputated
Can be caused by smoking
● Hearth Disease
Can cause death Can be caused by
smoking
Don't Start Smoking!
● By not smoking, you are showing strength and will
● By not smoking, you are helping others to not smoke
● By not smoking, you are not supporting companies that do not care if you die
● By not smoking you WILL live a longer healthier life!