Tobacco Industry and Health Impacts

This set of flashcards covers various vocabulary and key concepts related to the tobacco industry's impact on health, including smoking rates, health risks, and industry practices.

Merchants of Doubt

A phrase used to describe individuals or organizations that seek to sow doubt about established scientific facts.

Unalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Risk-to-benefit calculation

Assessing the potential risks versus the benefits of a situation or behavior.

Percent Current Smokers

The percentage of the population that is actively smoking cigarettes.

Smoking trends among youth

Cigarette smoking rates among young individuals, which have shown a decline.

Former Smokers

Individuals who have smoked previously but do not currently smoke.

Cigarette smoking rates drop

The decline observed in the percentage of the population that smokes over time.

Annual smoking-attributable deaths

The number of deaths caused by smoking-related diseases each year.

Frank Statement to Cigarette Smokers

A public relations statement from the tobacco industry in 1954 addressing concerns about health risks.

Lung cancer research

Studies investigating the causes and connections between smoking and lung cancer.

Carcinogens

Substances capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

Cigarette labels

Warning labels on cigarette packages indicating health hazards.

Hazardous to health

A cautionary statement regarding the health risks associated with tobacco use.

Cigarette consumption trends

Patterns indicating how cigarette use has changed over time.

Second-hand smoke

Tobacco smoke that is inhaled by non-smokers, often causing health issues.

Health responsibility

The obligation to prioritize health and well-being in business practices.

Statistics on smoking

Data reflecting the rates and impacts of smoking on public health.

Clinical data on tobacco

Research findings that provide evidence for the health effects of tobacco use.

Carcinogenic stimuli

Environmental factors that can lead to the development of cancer.

Pyrolysis in tobacco

The thermal decomposition of tobacco substances which can produce harmful compounds.

Public health statements

Official pronouncements about health risks associated with smoking from health organizations.

Cigarette production methods

Manufacturing processes that may affect the safety and health impact of cigarettes.

Experts in tobacco industry

Individuals with expertise that are often funded to support industry claims.

Funding for research

Financial support provided for scientific studies, which may reflect biased results.

Disagreements among scientists

Diverging opinions within the scientific community regarding smoking and health.

Epidemiological studies

Studies that look at the incidence and distribution of diseases among populations.

Tobacco industry strategies

Tactics used by tobacco companies to mislead the public about health risks.