AOS1 chapter 4 Flashcards
(145 cards)
what is smoking
tobacco smoking is the practice of inhaling tobacco smoke into the mouth and then releasing it
what is passive smoking
involuntarily inhaling smoke from other people’s tobacco products
what is vaping
relates to the use of e-cigarettes or vapes, which are battery powered devices that use an element to turn a liquid into an aerosol which is then inhaled into the lungs
what do we know about the long-term impacts of vaping
the long-term impacts are unknown, however any of the chemicals often found in vase are found in cigarettes
chemicals in vapes and cigarettes
nicotine and carcinogens
what is nicotine
a highly addictive chemical that has been shown to impair brain development in youth and can lead to poisoning and an increase in rates of anxiety and depression
what are carcinogens
chemicals that cause cancer
smoking and vaping impacts
- cardiovascular disease
- increased risk of infection
- cancer
- respiratory issues
- back pain
- prenatal and infant health outcomes
how does smoking and vaping cause cardiovascular disease
tobacco smoking reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood, contributing to increased blood pressure and heart rate
what health status indicator is associated with cardiovascular disease and smoking
mortality rates
how does smoking and vaping cause cancer
can cause a fault in body cells as they divide which can lead to a tutor and ultimately cancer - mainly in lung, mouth
how does smoking and vaping cause prenatal/infant health outcomes
reduces blood flow to the baby which reduces the amount of nutrients available for optimal development - may cause low birth weight or premature death
how does smoking and vaping cause asthma
risk is increased when exposed to tobacco smoke. asthma causes the muscles in the airways to tighten and the lining of the airways to become swollen, making it hard to breathe.
what health status indicators are associated with smoking and vaping
lower life expectancy, HALE
what is alcohol
a depressant drug - it slows down the messages travelling between the brain and the body and therefore impairs judgement and decisions made when under the influence
what does alcohol do
alters the brain and affects judgement and motor control
impact of alcohol
cancer, mental health issues, liver disease, injuries, overweight/obesity, prenatal/infant outcomes
how does alcohol effect overweight and obesity
alcohol contains kilojoules, which if aren’t burned off they are stored as adipose tissue which can increase risk of overweight/obesity
how does alcohol increase the risk of cancer
when alcohol is metabolised, a chemical is created that can damage DNA and lead to the growth of cancerous tumours.
how does alcohol increase the risk of liver disease
alcohol is filtered through the liver, and excessive consumption can cause inflammation and scarring of liver tissue.
how does alcohol cause injuries
- alcohol can change behaviours, putting a strain on relationships and increasing the risk of mental health issues such as depression, self-harm and suicide.
- people under the influence are also more likely to act impulsively
how does alcohol cause mental health issues
alcohol is a depressant drug which suppress the CNS and slows down the functioning of the brain which affects how we think and feel.
how does alcohol contribute to infant health outcomes
alcohol consumption while pregnant increases the risk of premature birth, low birth weight and FASD
health status indicators associated with alcohol
DALY, indicence, mortality