Emsa Tobacco Awareness Quiz

The income from tobacco taxes does not fully cover the healthcare costs associated with tobacco use. While tobacco taxes do generate revenue that can be used towards healthcare expenses, the costs related to treating tobacco-related illnesses often exceed the amount collected from taxes. Therefore, it is false to claim that the income from tobacco taxes covers all healthcare costs caused by tobacco use.

The complete prohibition of tobacco consumption may not necessarily be the most important measure for controlling the smoking epidemic. While it may be effective in reducing smoking rates, other measures such as public awareness campaigns, increased taxes on tobacco products, and stricter regulations on advertising and packaging can also play a significant role in reducing smoking prevalence. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the complete prohibition of tobacco consumption is the most important measure.

Nicotine is the substance contained in tobacco smoke that has the most impact on the cardiovascular system. Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure. These effects put strain on the cardiovascular system and can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Nitrosamines and oxidant substances, while also harmful, do not have as significant of an impact on the cardiovascular system as nicotine does.

WHO research shows that 16% of deaths in adults over 30 is due to the use of tobacco. The research was done to coincide with the launch of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)

The given answer states that the current prevalence of smoking in Europe is highest in adult men. This implies that among all the mentioned groups (adult men, adult women, both sexes, and the adolescent population), adult men have the highest rate of smoking. It suggests that adult men in Europe are more likely to engage in smoking compared to other groups mentioned.

The Saint George Questionnaire is used to measure the respiratory Quality of Life. The Thompson test is used to check for achilles tendon ruptures. Spirometry measures the pulmonary functions. The Fagerstrom test addresses the intensity of nicotine addiction.

Passive smoking refers to the inhalation of secondhand smoke from the burning of tobacco products. The given answer, 600,000, suggests that the global number of annual deaths caused by passive smoking is 600,000. This indicates that a significant number of individuals worldwide are dying each year due to exposure to secondhand smoke. Passive smoking has been linked to various health issues, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancer. Therefore, it is crucial to create smoke-free environments and promote awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoke to reduce the number of deaths caused by passive smoking.

Encouraging active smokers to get smoking-cessation treatment is the most effective measure to decrease the number of tobacco-related deaths in the next 50 years. This approach targets the root cause of the issue by helping smokers quit smoking altogether. Smoking-cessation treatments can include counseling, medications, and support programs, which have been proven to increase the chances of successfully quitting smoking. By providing resources and support to active smokers, the likelihood of them quitting and reducing the risk of tobacco-related health problems, including death, is significantly increased.

Smoking does raise the percentage of carboxyhemoglobin in the bloodstream, but it is also present in non-smokers.

Research has shown that although more intensive advice achieves higher rates for quitting, the cumulative impact of brief interventions (2-3 minutes) is greater over time.

Tabaquism refers to the chronic use of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, which is known to be highly addictive. It is considered a chronic disease because it often persists over a long period of time and can have detrimental effects on a person's health. Additionally, tabaquism is both a bad habit and an addiction, as individuals engage in the behavior habitually and find it difficult to quit due to the addictive nature of nicotine found in tobacco products. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."

This May the European Commission adapted a new directive about the selling of tobacco products in the EU. On our website you can see what this directive means for you: http://emsa-europe.eu/world-no-tobacco-day-2016/ ‎