Smoking cessation Flashcards
How many known carcinogens are in cigarette smoke?
40
List some carcinogens found in cigarette smoke
Nicotine Tar Carbon monoxide Arsenic Acetone Cadmium Hydrogen cyanide
What is the average loss of life in years in smokers?
7.5 years
List some cancers linked to smoking
Lung Upper respiratory Bladder Pancreas Oesophagus Kidney
List some illnesses linked to smoking
Type II DM Psoriasis Macular degeneration Oestoporosis Peptic ulcers, UC, CD Sarcoidosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
What is the nicotine hit of a E-cig compared to a cigarette?
20-25%
What are E-cigarettes?
Battery powered vaporisers of a solution of nicotine and propylene glycol/polyethlene glycol. Lacks 69 carcinogens of cigarettes
What proportion of pregnant women smoke?
1/3
What are the effects of smoking on pregnancy?
1/3 increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death
What are the societal costs of smoking?
Loss of productivity
Absenteeism
Fires
Passive smoking effects
Describe what is involved in standardised packaging, introduced in May 2016
picture warnings ban on distinguishable flavours min pack size = 20 limits on tar, nicotine and CO Banned use of "mild" or "ultra smooth"
Describe the tobacco regulation initiated by WHO
No smoking in hotels
Only in designated rooms in homes/prisons
Places not substantially enclosed
Actors
Specialist shops
Tackle smuggling and increase tax
UK “duty paid” labels in UK on legit products
Who can you and patient contact for advice when quitting smoking?
Smoking advisory service
