#1
Which of the following chemicals in tobacco smoke is primarily responsible for addiction?
Nicotine
ExplanationNicotine is the addictive substance in tobacco.
#2
Which of the following is a common short-term effect of smoking cigarettes?
Bad breath
ExplanationSmoking cigarettes can cause bad breath as a short-term effect.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a potential long-term health effect of smoking?
Blindness
ExplanationBlindness is not a typical long-term health effect of smoking.
#4
Which of the following chemicals found in tobacco smoke is associated with an increased risk of cancer?
Arsenic
ExplanationArsenic in tobacco smoke is associated with an increased cancer risk.
#5
Which age group typically has the highest prevalence of smoking?
18-24 years old
ExplanationThe highest prevalence of smoking is typically found in the 18-24 years old age group.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a form of smokeless tobacco?
Nicotine patches
ExplanationNicotine patches are not a form of smokeless tobacco.
#7
What percentage of lung cancers are caused by smoking?
90%
ExplanationSmoking is responsible for 90% of lung cancer cases.
#8
Which of the following is a potential health consequence of exposure to secondhand smoke?
Increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
ExplanationExposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of SIDS in infants.
#9
Approximately how many chemicals are found in tobacco smoke?
Over 7000
ExplanationTobacco smoke contains over 7000 different chemicals.
#10
What is the main factor driving the decline in smoking rates in many countries?
Tobacco control policies and interventions
ExplanationThe decline in smoking rates is driven by tobacco control policies and interventions.
#11
What is the primary cause of death among smokers?
Heart disease
ExplanationHeart disease is the primary cause of death among smokers.
#12
Which country has the highest number of tobacco-related deaths annually?
China
ExplanationChina has the highest number of tobacco-related deaths annually.
#13
What is the economic cost of tobacco use to society, in terms of annual global healthcare expenditures?
Over $2 trillion
ExplanationTobacco use costs society over $2 trillion annually in global healthcare expenditures.
#14
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing nicotine intake to overcome addiction?
Tapering
ExplanationTapering is the process of gradually reducing nicotine intake to overcome addiction.
#15
What percentage of smokers express a desire to quit smoking?
Over 70%
ExplanationOver 70% of smokers express a desire to quit smoking.
#16
Which of the following is a tobacco cessation medication approved by the FDA?
Varenicline (Chantix)
ExplanationVarenicline (Chantix) is an FDA-approved tobacco cessation medication.
#17
What is the term for the dangerous condition where a pregnant woman smokes and exposes her baby to nicotine and other harmful chemicals?
Fetal smoking syndrome
ExplanationFetal smoking syndrome is the dangerous condition where a pregnant woman exposes her baby to nicotine and other harmful chemicals through smoking.