SMOKE THAT KILLS (HEALTH)

• In the data from Philippine statistics authority, the population of the Philippines in 2015 is about 100 million. According to the report on global tobacco epidemic drafted by world health organization in the same year, 11% of Filipino youths aged 13-15, and 25% Filipino adults aged 20 and above smoke cigarettes. Therefore in 2015, 11 million youths and 25 million adults are smokers. Most of these cigarette users are males.
• Cigarette


  Dried and shredded tobacco leaves wrapped using paper
• Cigar


  Dried and rolled tobacco leaves
• Piped tobacco


  Shredded tobacco smoked using a pipe
• Sniff


  Chopped tobacco leaves and stems placed between the gums and cheeks
• Nicotine


  Substance in tobacco plants that is highly addictive
• When the leaves of the tobacco plant are burned, and the smoke produced is inhaled, nicotine enters the body. If tobacco is chewed, nicotine mixes with the saliva and enters the mucous membranes in the mouth.
• Tobacco products contain a substance called tar. Tar causes the darkening of the mouth and lips. It may also cause cancer.
• Nicotine dulls the taste buds, increases the heart rate and blood pressure, and constricts the blood vessels.
• Smoke particles may irritate the pathways to the lungs and slowly destroy the alveoli, or the small tubes in the lungs.
• Tobacco products contain carcinogens, which are cancer-causing substances. The most common form of cancer in smokers is lung cancer. Smoking also increases the risk of having other forms of cancer.
• Chronic Bronchitis


  Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, causing mucus formation and coughing
• Emphysema


  Condition where the alveoli in the lungs are no longer able to absorb oxygen, causing difficulty in breathing
• Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the top causes of death throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 17.5 million people died from CVDs in 2012, representing 31% of all global deaths.
• About 90% of people suffering from oral cancer (mouth, lips, tongue, and throat) smoke cigarettes or use tobacco in some way or another.
• Smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products increase the risks of periodontal or gum disease, causing bacterial growth in the mouth and, if left untreated, may lead to tooth loss.
• Mainstream smoke


  Smoke that a person directly inhales from a tobacco product
• Sidestream smoke


  Smoke coming from a nearby lit tobacco product
• Exhaled smoke


  Air that a smoker exhales after using a tobacco product
• Second hand smoking affects the body in the same way as mainstream does. It may also cause cancer, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases to non-smokers. It may also cause eye and throat irritation. However, children who suffer secondhand smoking are at the greater risk. They may experience ear infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
• Tobacco use may be described in two ways: through smoking or through direct intake.