7.4.2 Consequences of smoking

• Smoking increases the risk of COPD, a long-term respiratory condition.


  True
• What is one short-term mental effect of smoking?

  Relaxation
• What type of mental health issue is associated with smoking over time?

  Cognitive decline
• What is one long-term social consequence of smoking?

  Financial strain
• Smoking can lead to temporary feelings of relaxation and reduced stress
• The mental benefits of smoking are long-lasting.

  False
• Long-term smoking can lead to social stigma and discrimination.


  True
• Match the environmental impact of smoking with its description:

  Waste and pollution ↔️ Cigarette butts cause litter

  Resource depletion ↔️ Tobacco crops require water

  Secondhand smoke ↔️ Harms vulnerable populations
• One short-term physical effect of smoking is increased heart
• Order the following consequences of smoking from immediate to long-term effects:

  1️⃣ Increased heart rate

  2️⃣ Reduced oxygen supply

  3️⃣ Increased risk of respiratory infections

  4️⃣ Lung cancer

  5️⃣ COPD

  6️⃣ Increased risk of stroke
• Long-term smoking increases the risk of depression and anxiety disorders
• Strain relationships and social isolation can result from smoking-related health issues
• Match the social effects of smoking with their time frame:

  Short-Term ↔️ Increased social acceptance

  Long-Term ↔️ Strained relationships
• Continued smoking increases the risk of depression and anxiety disorders
• In the short-term, smoking can lead to increased social acceptance and bonding
• Smoking reduces productivity and earning potential
• What are the two categories into which the physical effects of smoking can be divided?

  Short-term and long-term
• Which long-term effect of smoking is associated with reduced oxygen supply to the body?

  Cardiovascular disease
• Smoking improves long-term concentration and focus.

  False
• Smoking can lead to increased social acceptance among non-smokers.

  False
• Increased heart rate is a long-term effect of smoking.

  False
• Smoking improves long-term concentration and focus.

  False
• Match the short-term mental effect with its description:

  Temporary relaxation ↔️ Reduces stress briefly

  Improved concentration ↔️ Enhances focus temporarily

  Heightened pleasure ↔️ Increases sense of reward
• Smoking-related illnesses increase healthcare expenditure for the public.


  True
• Addressing the environmental impacts of smoking is crucial for sustainability.

  True