Smoking Flashcards
Why is smoking dangerous?
Smoking increases your chances developing conditions such as breathing problems, cancer, heart attacks and strokes. Smokers are much more likely to die prematurely than non-smokers.
What’s in tobacco smoke?
It contains over 4000 chemicals, many of which are harmful. These includes: tar= a sticky black material that collects in the lungs. It irritates and narrows the airways. Some of the chemicals contain cause cancer. Nicotine= an addictive drug that speeds up nervous system like when you get stimulated. Carbon monoxide= a poisonous gas that stops the blood from carrying the required amount of oxygen.
How does smoking cause disease?
Heart diseases: smoking causes a person’s arteries to become blocked. This prevents blood flowing properly and can cause heart attack or stroke. Emphysema: chemicals in alveoli in your lungs. Their walls become weakness so they do not inflate properly.
