Comprehend Concepts The table that follows shows the top 10 leading causes of death for adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Before reading this lesson, review the table and consider how each leading cause of death might relate to smoking, vaping, and using smokeless tobacco. As you read, take notes about how tobacco and nicotine relate to each cause of death. If everyone made the decision not to use tobacco products, would the leading causes of death change? Why or why not? Learning Outcomes After studying this lesson, you will be able to ● identify different tobacco products and explain why they are addictive ● assess the hazardous effects of nicotine ● describe harmful substances in cigarette smoke that result in serious illnesses and diseases ● distinguish between myths and facts about vaping ● analyze the dangerous effects of vaping on the body’s systems ● summarize the risks of smokeless tobacco ● identify mental, social, and legal consequences of using tobacco products and ● analyze the impact of secondhand and thirdhand smoke and aerosol. Lesson 11.1 Health Effects of Vaping and Tobacco Essential Question? How would deciding to use tobacco products today affect your lifelong health? Key Terms aerosol asthma carbon monoxide carcinogens chronic bronchitis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) e-liquid emphysema leukoplakia nicotine popcorn lung secondhand aerosol secondhand smoke smokeless tobacco tar thirdhand smoke tobacco vaping devices Warm-Up Activity Tobacco Use and Death S moking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Still, every day in the US, about 2,000 people younger than 18 smoke their first cigarette. Some people who smoke cigarettes start by vaping, which increases their risk for smoking by seven times. Using any tobacco product can lead to nicotine addiction and a lifetime of health issues. Friends and family members of people who smoke or vape can also develop health conditions from inhaling secondhand or thirdhand smoke and aerosol. In this lesson, you will learn about the health effects of tobacco products. Tobacco Products According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a tobacco product is any product made or derived from tobacco and intended for human consumption. Leading Causes of Death 1 Cardiovascular disease 2 Cancer 3 Accidents (unintentional injuries) 4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 5 Stroke 6 Alzheimer’s disease 7 Diabetes 8 Influenza and pneumonia 9 Kidney disease 10 Suicide Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 364 Unit 4 Avoiding Hazardous Substances National Health Education Standards