Tobacco Tidbit #1

Given that more than a hundred million adults smoke worldwide, WHO estimates that around 700 million, or almost half of the world’s children, breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke, particularly at home.

Source: WHO, 1999

Tobacco Tidbit #2

Just 5 minutes of moderate physical activity reduces symptoms of withdrawal and cravings when quitting tobacco.

Source: Psychopharmacology, 2004

Tobacco Tidbit #3

An average smoker would have to gain 125 pounds above his/her recommended weight to have the same health risk as smoking one pack of cigarettes per day.

Source: Weight Gain and Smoking Cessation, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, 2000.

Tobacco Tidbit #4

Somewhere in the world, every 6.5 seconds someone dies from a tobacco related illness.

Source: (WHO, 2005)

Tobacco Tidbit #5

Secondhand smoke inceases the risk of cancers in dogs and cats.  A strong correlation  was found between ETS and an oral cancer in cats.  Why oral cancer?  Since cats groom themselves quite diligently, cats in smoking households can link up carcinogens that have been deposited on their fur.  Another study found longer-nosed dogs have a higher incidence of ETS induced tumors of the nasal cavity, while short to medium-nosed dogs exposed to ETS have a higher incidence of lung cancer.

Tobacco Tidbit #6

Tobacco use is now considered a chronic, progressive relapsing condition requiring support and assistance.

Source: First European Workshop on Tobacco Prevention and Cessation for Oral Health Professionals, 2005