ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 For your acknowledgment, Smoking, especially

after the introduction of tobacco, was an essential
component of different cultures and became
integrated with important traditions such as
weddings, funerals and was expressed especially in
literature and poetry. Smoking is a “practice where
a substance, commonly tobacco, is burned and the
smoke is tasted or inhaled”. It means a person who
smoke is going to kill himself, because he is inhaling
smoke of fire. In other words we can say that he is
going to suicide.
SMOKING: Its Origin
The tobacco plant, scientifically known as Nicotiana
tabacum, is a plant grown for its leaves, which are
smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects.

Tobacco is considered addicting

because it contains the chemical nicotine.

Sniffingand chewing tobacco originated in North

America and Europe.

Itwas Christopher Columbus who introduced

tobacco into Europe.
DEFINITION:
Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of
burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes,
and cigars.
Casual smoking is the act of smoking only
occasionally, usually in a social situation or to
relieve stress.
A smoking habit is a physical addiction to
tobacco products. Many health experts now
regard habitual smoking as a psychological
addiction, too, and one with serious health
consequences.
SMOKING & THE ENVIRONMENT
Smoking and the Environment:
Smoking not only affects the smoker’s
health, it also greatly influences the
surrounding atmosphere. Smoke and
cigarette butts affect the environment
the most, resulting into air, water and
land pollution. Even the production of
cigarettes influences the environment
a lot.
All smokers think that by smoking they are only
damaging their health. They are ignorant about
the fact that their smoking is indirectly affecting
others health. And they are one of the direct
contributors to the environmental pollution.
There are few environmental issues, which
every smoker should be aware of. Smoking
affects your environment greatly. This
article would be discussing the various effects of
smoking on the environment.
How Smoking Causes Air Pollution?
(smoking environment pollution
It is quite evident that smoking causes air
pollution and to some extent also pollutes the
ground. Approximately 4000 chemicals are
present in cigarettes, which are breathed out and
released in the atmosphere. Out of the total North
American population 30% of them are smokers
and the percentage of the smoking population in
developing countries is much higher. This
indicates that an enormous quantity of pollution
is being released in the atmosphere every day.
How Smoking Causes Land and Water
Pollution? (smoking environment damage)
 Pollution caused due to smoking is not confined only to the
air or body but to some extent it is also responsible in
polluting the land and the water. Every day millions of
cigarette butts are left on the ground. Maximum of the
cigarette butts finally end up in lakes and rivers. By mistake
fishes and other water animals eat these butts resulting in
death of these water bodies. The remaining butts left on the
ground will approximately take 25-26 years to decompose.
The various additives and chemicals are leached into the soil,
polluting the soil as well as plants. During dry seasons
cigarette butts can even cause major fire, which is even
harmful for the environment.
How Cigarette Production Affects
Environment? (effects of smoking environment
 Effects of smoking environment: Major impact on the
environment is due the production of the cigarettes. The
land, which is used for the cultivation of tobacco plants,
could be better used for producing food for the third
world countries. Moreover as the tobacco plant is highly
susceptible to pests and disease so to maintain their
proper growth and health various chemicals and
pesticides are being sprayed. For the production and
packaging of the cigarette requires a lot of trees
 In an hour cigarette-manufacturing unit requires almost 4 miles of
paper for rolling and packaging of the cigarettes. Just to produce 300
cigarettes one tree is being wasted. Energy and water is also being
wasted for the production of the cigarettes as well as the chemical
wastes from the manufacturing unit is also dumped into the soil.
Hence it is clear the cigarettes are in total adding huge strain on the
body and environment.

 With the use of more advance technology tobacco industry can help
in decreasing the strain from the environment. But just to save
billions of dollar profit/year the industry is not willing to go for the
advanced technology. The best and the easiest way to control this
environmental destruction, is to stop buying this harmful product. It
is tough to quit smoking but directly (your health) and indirectly
(environment) it will be beneficial for you only
"Smokers never become old, because they die younger.“

Almost 80, 000 to 10, 0000 of children started smoking at

a very young age, and they have the possibility of dying
early because of smoking at a very young age.

Every 8 seconds, someone dies because of smoking-

related diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary
diseases and heart problems.
There is also an alarming increase of smokers in
developing countries like the Philippines as compared to
developed countries like the U.S.

Among the teens, ages thirteen

to fifteen, about one out of five smokes.

Evidence in the statistics show that half on those young

teens who started smoking goes on to smoke for the next
15 to 20 years of their lives. A large number that
contributes to this percentage comes from Asian countries
Passive smoking effects:
Asthma patients experience attacks due to ETS
exposure
Allergy patients experience allergic symptoms
such as stuffy nose, watery eyes, runny nose,
sneezing and wheezing
Coughing
Headache
Nausea
Exhaustion
Dangerous Passive Smoking Effects
Lung cancer
Heart disease
Miscarriages and birth defects
Ear infections
Aggravated asthma, allergies, and other
conditions
Learning and adaptation difficulties in children
Lung infection
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
BRAIN
The upper image shows a
dark area of dead tissue
from a stroke while the
lower image shows
healthy brain tissue.
A stroke occurs when the
blood flow to an area of
Dead tissues your brain is cut off.
from a stroke Blockage or breakage of
blood vessels causes a
stroke.
Without blood supply,
brain cells start to die,
leading to loss of function
in that part of your brain.
A serious stroke can lead
to permanent damage,
including memory loss,
loss of speech, paralysis
or even death.

Smoking is a major cause of strokes.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
EYES
The upper image shows a
cataract that causes the
eye's lens to turn white
(opaque).
Cataracts make it more
Cataract difficult to read, drive a
car, or see faces of your
family and friends.

Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide.

If you smoke, you have a two to three times greater risk of developing cataracts than a nonsmoker.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
GUMS AND TEETH
The upper image shows a
serious gum disease called
Periondontitis. Spaces
develop between the gums
and the teeth causing
inflammation, loss of bone
around the teeth, and
progressive infection. If left
untreated it can cause teeth
to drift apart and fall out.
The lower image shows a
healthy mouth.

Smokers have more periodontitis or gum disease than nonsmokers.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
MOUTH
The upper image shows a
cancerous tumour on the edge
of an outstretched tongue
while the lower image shows a
healthy tongue.
Tobacco can damage cells in
the lining of the oral cavity.
Mouth cancer occurs when
cells in your mouth mutate
and grow out of control.
Cancer often appears as
lumps and swelling in your
mouth. As with many cancers,
mouth cancer can spread to
other parts of the body.

When people smoke they are at increased risk of getting mouth cancer.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
LARYNX (SOUND BOX)
The upper image shows a
severe cancer of the larynx,
which has surfaced on the neck
while the lower image shows a
healthy larynx.
Cancer of the larynx occurs
Cancer when cells mutate and grow out
of control.
Most laryngeal cancers begin
near the vocal cords, causing
hoarseness or other changes in
the voice, and possibly
spreading to other parts of the
body.

Smoking causes cancer of the larynx.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
FOOD PIPE
The upper image shows a
cancerous tumor appears in
the food pipe (esophagus)
while the lower image
shows a healthy esophagus.

Cancer of the esophagus

can invade almost any other
Cancer part of the body, including
the liver, lungs, brain and
bones.

Smoking causes cancer of the food pipe (esophagus).

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
LUNGS
The upper image shows a
lung with cancerous tumours
while the lower image shows a
healthy lung.
Lung cancer occurs when cells
in your lungs mutate and
grow out of control. As with
many cancers, lung cancer
can spread to other parts of
your body.

Smoking causes lung cancer.

Smoking causes about 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in men and about 80 percent in women.
Smoking low tar-cigarettes does not substantially reduce the risk of lung cancer.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
LUNGS
The upper image shows a
color scan of the lungs of an
asthma patient. The scan
shows the constricted airways.
The lower image shows a
healthy lung scan.

The above illustration on

the left shows a restricted
airway (bronchiole) in the
lungs. The area in the
middle of the airway
narrows due to asthma.
The right image shows a
healthy airway.

Smoking is related to asthma among children and adolescents.

Asthma is a disease that causes inflammation of the airways, causing them to become constricted, and obstruct airflow in and out of
the lungs. There is currently no cure for asthma, which may recur throughout life.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
HEART
The upper image shows
a damaged heart after a
heart attack.
The damage happens
when the blood flow
through the coronary
artery to the heart is
blocked and not enough
oxygen can get to the
heart muscle.
The lower image shows
a healthy heart.

Smoking causes heart disease, which is the leading cause of death.

Cigarette smoking has been associated with all types of sudden cardiac death in both men and women.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
BLOOD VESSELS
The upper image shows a
blocked artery with
arthrosclerosis while the
lower image shows a healthy
artery.
Atherosclerosis, or hardening
of the arteries, gets worse
Atherosclerosis over time. Deposits of fatty
plaques, and scarring and
thickening of the artery walls
causes it.
Narrowing of the arteries
around your heart (coronary
artery disease) can prevent
the heart from getting as
much oxygen-rich blood as it
needs. This increases the risk
of a heart attack.

Smoking causes atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

Poisons in the blood from smoking cigarettes contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Most cases of coronary heart
disease, stroke, and artery disease are caused by atherosclerosis.
 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
KIDNEYS
The upper image shows a
cancerous kidney while
the lower image shows a
healthy kidney.
Kidney cancer often
spreads to the bones and
lungs. Like other cancers,
it can also spread to other
parts of the body.

Smoking causes kidney cancer.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
BLADDER
The upper image shows a
cancerous tumour on the
inside of the bladder. The
growth has the appearance
of a cauliflower at the top
region of the bladder.
Tumour The lower image shows a
healthy bladder connected
to both kidneys by a thin
tube called the ureter.

Smoking causes bladder cancer.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE
PANCREAS
The upper image shows a
close-up image of pancreatic
cancer while the lower image
shows a normal pancreas.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the
most serious and deadly of all
cancers. The life expectancy
of a person diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer is
approximately three months.

Smoking causes pancreatic cancer.

 THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING DURING
PREGNANCY
This is the picture of a
five-month old fetus. The
white umbilical cord
carries oxygen and
nutrients from mother to
the fetus.
Nicotine in cigarettes may
cause the blood vessels to
constrict in the umbilical
cord and uterus,
decreasing the amount of
oxygen the unborn baby
receives.
Nicotine may also reduce
the amount of blood in
the baby’s bloodstream,
which can contribute to a
low birth weight.

Umbilical cord

Smoking is harmful during every part of the development of the baby, and
continues to be harmful after a baby is born.
Smoking can cause babies to be born prematurely and to have low birth weight, respiratory diseases, and other illnesses.
Low birth weight is the leading cause of infant death.
What are the immediate benefits of quitting
smoking?
Heart rate and blood pressure, which were
abnormally high while smoking, begin to return to
normal.
Within a few hours, the level of carbon monoxide
in the blood begins to decline. (Carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas found in cigarette smoke,
reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen.)
Within a few weeks, people who quit smoking have
improved circulation, don’t produce as much phlegm, and
don’t cough or wheeze as often.
Within several months of quitting, people can expect
significant improvements in lung function.

When is the best time to quit smoking?

 The sooner a smoker quits smoking, the better. It is never
too late to quit. No one is too
old too quit. Because the first two weeks
are critical success, smokers should seek
all the help
What are ways to quit smoking?
Scheduled reduction – the process of slowly
reducing the number of cigarettes per day until
one has stopped completely.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) – a
smoker who stops smoking is given small
amounts of nicotine over a period of six weeks or
more to reduce withdrawal signs.

Totally quitting smoking without

any outside help.
What should smokers do while they are
quitting?
Exercise. Takedeep breaths, dance, run, wall
jump up and down, stretch.
Drink plenty of water and eat fruits and
vegetables.
Take plenty of vitamins and minerals. Carrots,
apples, singkamas, chewing gum, and candies are
good munching foods to replace the feel of a
cigarette in the mouth.
Take naps, warm baths or showers during intensive
cravings to smoke.
Tellfriends and family that you have stopped smoking.
This will make you feel embarrassed when they catch
you smoking.
Change activities or habits that are associated with
smoking. For instance, find other ways to finish a meal
without smoking.
Go out for a walk, go to a place
where smoking is prohibited,
doodle instead of smoking while
talking on the phone.
Anti-Smoking Aids
Chewing gums

Herbal cigarettes

Special Therapies

Nicotine Nasal Sprays

Tips to quit smoking

Prepare mentally before you stop smoking and

understand what to expect.
Figure out your "triggers" to smoke
Whenever you have that craving, try deep
breathing when either standing or sitting.
Having a glass of water and exercising also
helps to decrease the craving.
When you feel like taking tobacco, think of
your children and the effect on their future if
you develop any of the dangerous diseases
caused by tobacco.
 Set a stop date.
Make plans for your first day without
cigarettes
 Get all the support you can, from your
loved ones.
Usethe 4 Ds when the craving for
smoking/tobacco hits you:
◦ Do something else
◦ Delay smoking/tobacco consumption the next
cigarette
◦ Deep breathing
◦ Drink water
 Use positive self-talk.
 Reward yourself.
 Practice relaxation techniques (yoga,
walking, meditation, dancing, music etc.)
every day.
 Limit the intake of caffeine and alcohol.
 Further, be active, and eat a healthy diet!