Lifestyle factors - smoking

Question 1

Lifestyle factors: smoking
Physical - general

Answer 1

• weakened immune system: alcohol consumption damages liver and pancreas
• premature ageing (skin, teeth, nails): smoking dehydrates reducing collagen.
• Lung cancer/ lung disease/ irritated airways: chemicals inhaled

Question 2

Lifestyle factors: smoking
Intellectual - general

Answer 2

• risk dementia: reduces blood flow to brain
• reduced attention span: nicotine craving hard to focus
• impaired cognitive function: memory loss

Question 3

Lifestyle factors: smoking
Emotional - general

Answer 3

• irritability and anxiety: nicotine cravings
• lower self image/ esteem: skin, teeth, nails and smell.

Question 4

Lifestyle factors: smoking
Social - general

Answer 4

• social isolation: others don’t wish be around drug users
• strain relationships: passive smoking