Lecture Notes on Smoking and Vaping

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to smoking and vaping, focusing on categories of smokers, trends, health effects, and usage statistics.

Daily smokers

Individuals who smoke cigarettes every day.

Heavy smokers

Individuals who smoke 25 or more cigarettes per day.

Moderate smokers

Individuals who smoke 15 to 24 cigarettes per day.

Light smokers

Individuals who smoke 14 or fewer cigarettes per day.

Occasional smokers

Individuals who have smoked at least one cigarette in the past month, but not every day.

Smoking rates

The percentage of people who smoke cigarettes in a given population.

Dose-response relationship

The principle that the greater the exposure, the greater the response or effect.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Ectopic pregnancy

A pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

Vaping

The act of inhaling vapor produced by a vaporizer or e-cigarette.

Bronchiolitis obliterans

A serious lung condition caused by inflammation of the small airways in the lungs.

Second-hand smoke

Smoke inhaled by nonsmokers from burning tobacco products.

Cognitive problems

Issues related to memory, thinking, and learning.

Prevalence of vaping

The percentage of individuals using vaporizers or e-cigarettes in a population.

Nicotine dependence

A condition characterized by the compulsion to use nicotine despite harmful consequences.

Pulmonary disease associated with vaping

Respiratory illness linked to vaping, symptoms include cough and shortness of breath.

Youth smoking trends

The patterns of smoking behavior among young people.

Legislation on tobacco marketing

Laws designed to regulate the promotion and sale of tobacco products, especially to minors.

Health risks of smoking

The various negative effects of smoking on human health, including cancer and heart disease.

Artificial flavors in vaping products

Flavors added to vaporizer fluids, which may have unknown health impacts when inhaled.