Health

• What are gateway drugs?

  Substances like cigarettes and alcohol
• How do gateway drugs affect teenagers?

  They lead to the use of dangerous drugs
• Why do Filipino teenagers continue to use cigarettes and alcohol despite health risks?

  They find ways to acquire them regardless of cost
• What measures has the government taken to curb smoking and drinking?

  Imposing restrictions on smoking and drinking in public
• What is smoking?

  • Burning a cigarette
  • Inhaling smoke into the bloodstream
  • Absorbing nicotine, a stimulant
• What is nicotine?

  A stimulant substance in tobacco plants
• What are the short-term effects of smoking?

  • Bad breath
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue and dizziness
  • Coughing
  • Dulling senses of taste and smell
  • Increased blood pressure and heart rate
  • Decreased blood flow
  • Nausea and headaches
  • Momentary stimulation followed by withdrawal
• What are the long-term effects of smoking?

  • Foul smell from the mouth
  • Damage to arteries
  • Affects the cardiovascular system
  • Chronic disease affecting airways
• What is one of the most feared effects of smoking?

  Cancer
• What types of cancer can smoking cause?

  • Lung cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Blood cancer (leukemia)
  • Cervix cancer
  • Colon and rectum cancer
  • Esophagus cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Larynx cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Pancreas cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Throat and tongue cancer
  • Tonsil cancer
  • Trachea cancer
  • Eye problems
• What are the three types of smoke produced by cigarette smoking?

  1. Mainstream smoke: inhaled by the smoker
  2. Sidestream smoke: from the burning end, more dangerous
  3. Third-hand smoke: residue on surfaces, harmful chemicals
• What makes cigarettes addictive and harmful?

  Contains over 4,000 chemical compounds
• What are major reasons for smoking?

  • Curiosity
  • Outlook or personality
  • Ads by role models
  • Fashionable
  • Loneliness and boredom
  • Family influence
• What are the environmental impacts of cigarette smoking?

  1. Air pollution from toxic pollutants
  2. Deforestation for tobacco farming
  3. Toxic waste generation from production
  4. Soil and land pollution from chemicals
  5. Waterway contamination from cigarette butts
  6. Impact on aquatic life
  7. Health risks for pets
  8. Forest fires caused by discarded cigarettes
• What is alcohol classified as?

  A depressant that alters the nervous system
• What is fermentation in relation to alcohol?

  Process of extracting alcohol from plants
• What are the short-term effects of alcohol?

  • Intoxication affecting physical and mental state
  • Hangover symptoms: dehydration, headaches
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Trouble concentrating and loss of coordination
  • Loss of critical judgment
  • Dulled perception and vision
• What are the long-term effects of alcohol consumption?

  • Chronic health issues: liver damage, cancer
  • Diminished brain matter and memory loss
  • Alcoholic hepatitis and liver fibrosis
  • High blood pressure and stroke
• What does Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) measure?

  Amount of alcohol in the bloodstream
• How does alcohol absorption vary?

  • Quickest on an empty stomach
  • Slower with food, especially carbohydrates
  • Affected by drink type and dilution
• What are the effects of alcoholism on family?

  • Damaged relationships and trust issues
  • Developmental problems in neglected children
  • Domestic abuse and violence
  • Financial strain from alcohol costs
  • Physical and mental health issues
• What community concerns are associated with alcohol use?

  • Noise and litter
  • Vandalism and aggression
  • Road safety issues and violent crimes
  • Domestic violence and assaults
• What are some consequences of excessive alcohol consumption?

  Road deaths and violent crimes
• What are the health impacts of pets exposed to second-hand smoke?

  Risk of asthma and cancer
• How many people die each year from fires started by cigarettes?

  About 17,000 people
• What is the financial impact of alcoholism on families?

  Regular alcohol consumption is expensive
• How does alcohol affect women differently than men?

  Higher blood concentrations due to fat distribution
• What is the impact of alcohol on fetal development?

  Alcohol enters the fetus through the placenta
• How does the presence of alcohol dehydrogenases affect alcohol absorption?

  Lower levels in women lead to higher absorption
• What are the physiological effects of alcohol on the body?

  Slows down body functions and alters states
• What is the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

  Ethanol
• What is the relationship between alcohol and energy content?

  Alcohol provides significant energy content
• How does alcohol affect learning and memory?

  Can cause memory loss and trouble learning
• What are the effects of alcohol on critical judgment?

  Alcohol dulls critical judgment and perception
• What is the effect of alcohol on coordination?

  Loss of coordination
• What are the symptoms of a hangover?

  Headaches, fatigue, and dry mouth
• How does alcohol consumption affect family dynamics?

  Leads to damaged relationships and trust issues
• What are the social consequences of alcohol use in communities?

  Noise, litter, and aggressive behavior
• What is the impact of alcohol on road safety?

  Contributes to road deaths and accidents
• What are the effects of alcohol on emotional health?

  Can lead to anxiety and stress