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OVER 45,000 CANADIANS DIE EACH YEAR FROM SMOKING

This article highlights the devastating effects of smoking on various aspects of health, including lung cancer, oral cancer, heart disease, and more. It also explores the correlation between smoking and depression, along with the increased risk of mental health issues upon quitting. Additionally, it touches on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Furthermore, the article delves into alcohol-related deaths and the risks associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

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OVER 45,000 CANADIANS DIE EACH YEAR FROM SMOKING

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  1. OVER 45,000 CANADIANS DIE EACH YEAR FROM SMOKING

  2. PSYCHOLOGY 2012: SMOKING Effects of Smoking • lung cancer (20 years till diagnosis) • oral cancer (mouth, tongue, jaw) • larynx (voice box) cancer • bladder cancer • emphysema • circulatory system diseases • heart attacks • stroke • necrosis of lower limbs (gangrene) • lower immunity

  3. Effects of Smoking (Cont’d) • low birth weight babies • stillbirths • ulcers • cataracts • increased cholesterol • increased triglycerides • more upper respiratory infections (e.g. bronchitis) • increased risk of joint stiffness

  4. Effects of Smoking (Cont’d) • higher blood pressure • higher blood sugar ↔ diabetes • erectile dysfunction • damaged sperm, lower fertility Effects of second hand smoke – more damaging chemicals Wives of smokers more cervical cancer

  5. Smoking and Depression New study: both highly correlated; quitting brings on more depression, leading to relapsing. www.cdc.gov./tobacco

  6. Alcohol related deaths: U.S. 100,000 Canada 1,900 Most common: accidents (mostly driving and falls) and cirrhosis of the liver. Hard to measure: FASD or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, when pregnant women drink. No known safe dose. Responsible for many mental underdeveloped brains, difficulty learning, crime.

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