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the Facts Please |
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following information is presented to highlight key
facts about the chemical, psychological, and social
impact of tobacco use.
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Nicotine
is as addictive as heroin, cocaine and amphetamines.
(Blakeslee, 1987)
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People
who use tobacco have 10 times the risk of developing
lung cancer than that of non-smokers.
(American Cancer Society)
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Tobacco
users have an increased risk for ALL types of cancers,
including lung, mouth, larynx, esophagus, pancreas,
bladder, kidney, and stomach cancers.
(American Cancer Society)
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Even
ONE cigarette has a noticeable, negative impact on health.
One
cigarette decreases skin temperature, obstructs air
and blood flow to the
lungs, increases the heart rate by 15 to 25 beats per
minute, raises blood
pressure, and causes a decrease in hand-to-eye coordination.
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Tobacco
use is the number one most preventable cause of death
in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people
per year.
This is more deaths than deaths caused by fires, illegal
drug use,
homicides, suicides, AIDS, motor vehicle accidents,
and alcohol
COMBINED.
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More Facts |
For
more detailed information visit these places on our web
site:
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Tobacco
Data and Reports
Contains Utah and U.S. tobacco facts. |
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Health
Information
Links to detailed studies and reports about tobacco prevention
and control. |
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Chemicals
Lists a few of the many chemicals found in tobacco.
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