smoking

Question 1

smoking definition

Answer 1

Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke is inhaled to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream

Question 2

resulting conditions

Answer 2

• cardiovascular disease
• cancer
• low birth weight

Question 3

smoking and cardiovascular disease

Answer 3

Tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood, contributing to increased blood pressure, and heart rate.
As well as increasing blood pressure, chemicals in tobacco smoke speed up the process of atherosclerosis, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and contributes to higher mortality rates

Question 4

smoking and cancer

Answer 4

Tobacco smoke can cause a fault in body cells as they divide. This can lead to tumour growths, and ultimately cancer, which can contribute to morbidity rates

Question 5

smoking and low birth weight

Answer 5

Tobacco use during pregnancy reduces blood flow to the baby, which in turn reduces the amount of nutrients available for optimal development and growth, which can result in a lower life expectancy