Factors Influencing Health Status: Smoking and Vaping U3 AOS1 Flashcards
What percentage of the total burden of disease and injury was caused by smoking in 2018?
9.3%, making it the leading preventable and modifiable risk factor in Australia.
How does tobacco smoke affect oxygen levels in the blood?
It reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood, leading to increased blood pressure and heart rate.
How does smoking increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Chemicals in tobacco smoke speed up atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
What is a major way smoking leads to cancer?
It can cause faults in dividing cells, leading to cancerous tumors.
How does smoking during pregnancy affect the baby?
It reduces blood flow to the baby, this reduces the amount of nutrients available for optimal growth and development, thus increasing the risk of a baby being born with a low birth weight.
What major respiratory condition is linked to smoking?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as tobacco smoke damages the airways.
How does smoking affect the spine?
It reduces blood flow to spinal cells, preventing protective discs from getting sufficient nutrients and oxygen, contributing to degradation and pain
Why does smoking increase the risk of infections?
It lowers immune function, making individuals more susceptible to respiratory infections like pneumonia.
How does secondhand smoke affect children?
It weakens their immune system, making them more prone to infections.
What is atherosclerosis and how is it linked to smoking?
It is the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries, which smoking accelerates, increasing heart disease risk.
