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Tobacco and
Cancer
Still a problem in today’s youth!
Presentation prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention February 2010, V2
Presentations prepared by: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, Public Affairs, Prevention May 2012 v4
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Canadian Cancer Society Mission
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
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Agenda
• what is cancer
• cancers associated with tobacco
• overview of tobacco issues
• myths of tobacco
• why quit…
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Definition of cancer
• starts in our cells
• exists when cells do not behave normally; i.e. mutate and grow
• not just one disease
• risk factors increase your chances of getting cancer
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Tobacco and cancer
• 30% of cancer deaths
• 17% of Canadians (15 years or older) were current smokers in 2010
• 16% of Ontarians 15-19 yrs smoke (2010)
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Cancers associated with tobacco use• Bladder• Cervical• Colorectal• Esophageal• Kidney• Larynx• Mouth and throat• Pancreas• Stomach• Some ovarian tumours• Lung
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Lung cancer
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Risk factors
• smoking tobacco
• second-hand smoke
• exposure to asbestos
• exposure to radon
• having lung cancer before
• family history of lung cancer
• air pollution
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Other tobacco products
• rolled tobacco (cigars, cigarillos, etc)
• pipes and water pipes (hookah, etc)
• smokeless tobacco (chew or plug, snuff)
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• more than 4 000 chemicals are inhaled
• over 50 are cancer causing
What’s in a cigarette?
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“Light” or “Smooth” cigarettes are better for me.
False
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If I quit smoking, I’ll gain a lot of weight.
False
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Smoking harms only me.
False
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Quitting is a process
• 70% of teens tried to quit
• about 19% managed to stop for 12 months
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Benefits of Quitting Smoking….
• 8 hours
• 2 days
• 2 weeks to 3 months
• 1 to 9 months
• after 1 year
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Resources To Help You Quit
• Quit 4 Life - quit4life.com
• Leave The Pack Behind (College/University based - leavethepackbehind.org
• Teen Net – smokingzine.org
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Smokers’ Helpline
• Provides support to adults wanting to quit or needing help to stay smoke-free
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For the most up-to-date information:
• visit www.cancer.ca
• call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333
Thank you!