Benefits Of A Tobacco Free Lifestyle Flashcards
How many adolescents smoke every day?
4000 youth under 18 try smoking and 1 out of every 4 of these youth become daily smokers
How many high schoolers tried to quit smoking?
50% in the last 12 months -> unsuccessful
What are the benefits of quitting to the lungs and mouth?
Decreased phlegm production which decreases coughs
Better lung function for sports
Clothes, hair and breath smell better, teeth less yellow and skin is healthy
What are the benefits to the heart because of quitting?
No more cardiovascular damage -> increases circulation and lower heart rate and blood pressure
Reduced risk of stroke, heart disease, artery diseases
What disease reductions are associated with quitting?
Reduced chance of lung diseases emphysema and cancer
Decreased risk of tobacco-related cancers
Reduced incidence of asthma and pneumonia
How can quitting help others?
Reduced exposure to second-hand smoke
Reduced exposure to fetuses, infants, and children
