Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter 16: Chapter 16 on Tobacco Use

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Bert Carron

Document Summary

Negative effects on nearly every organ of body decreased overall health. Related to more than 24 diseases and conditions. Contain >4000 chemicals, at least 40-50 that are carcinogens or co-carcinogens and/or irritate the tissues of the respiratory system. Smoke contains carbon monoxide in concentrations 400x greater than the safety threshold in workplaces. White 1 cancer and at least 700 from coronary heart disease. Children have higher metabolism and absorb more smoke than adults. Ets triggers 150,000-300,000 cases of bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory infections in infants and toddlers yearly. It can induce and exacerbate symptoms of asthma in children. 10% of children are regularly exposed to ets in their home. On average, smokers live 10-45 years less than non-smokers. Sidestream smoke from the burning end of the cigarette, cigar or pipe. Sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic and carcinogenic compounds (at least 2x the nicotine and tar)