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The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human Body

Warning: Graphic Images Inside. The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human Body. 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

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The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human Body

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  1. Warning: Graphic Images Inside The Affects of Tobacco Smoke on the Human Body

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Mortality Statistics

  5. Smoking Related Illnesses

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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!

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