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Speech on Smoking

Smoking is a habit that involves burning a substance and inhaling the resulting smoke. You might know it’s mostly associated with tobacco, which people consume in cigarettes or pipes.

The smoke from these products carries thousands of chemicals, including nicotine, which is highly addictive. It’s vital to understand the impacts of smoking on health and society.

1-minute Speech on Smoking

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today, we discuss a topic that affects us all, smoking. It’s a habit many people have, but it’s harmful to everyone, even those who don’t smoke.

First, let’s talk about health. Smoking damages our bodies. It’s like an enemy inside us, attacking our lungs, heart, and even our brain. It’s the top reason for lung cancer and heart diseases. The scary part is, it doesn’t just harm the smoker, but people around them too, through second-hand smoke.

Next, consider the cost. Smoking isn’t cheap, and the money spent on it could be used for so many better things. Imagine every coin spent on cigarettes put into a piggy bank. Over time, it could be enough for a vacation, a new bike, or even a college fund!

Then, let’s think about our environment. Cigarette butts litter our parks, streets, and rivers. They are not just ugly; they’re dangerous. They pollute our earth and harm animals who may eat them by mistake.

Lastly, smoking affects our relationships. It makes clothes and breath smell bad, which can push people away. Plus, it’s hard to run and play when lungs are full of smoke.

So, why do we let this enemy into our lives? The truth is, it’s not easy to say no to smoking, especially when friends do it. But it’s not impossible. We can make better choices. We can choose health, savings, a clean environment, and strong relationships over a harmful habit.

So, let’s say no to smoking – for us, for those around us, and for our world. It’s a small step, but it’s a step in the right direction. And remember, every journey starts with a single step.

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2-minute Speech on Smoking

We are gathered here to talk about something we see every day. Do you see people blowing smoke from their mouths? Yes, we are here to talk about smoking.

Smoking is when people breathe in the smoke of burning tobacco in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars. It’s like breathing in poison, because tobacco smoke is full of harmful things. It has over 7,000 chemicals, and many of them can hurt our bodies. 70 of these chemicals can even cause cancer. Just imagine, a small cigarette stick holds such a dangerous cocktail!

Now, let’s talk about what happens to our bodies when we smoke. Our lungs are like sponges that soak up air, but when we smoke, they soak up smoke instead. This smoke can damage our lungs and make it hard for us to breathe. It also affects our hearts by making them work harder and faster, which is not good at all. Over time, smoking can cause serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and various types of cancer.

Smoking doesn’t just affect the person who smokes. You know when you’re around someone who’s smoking, and you can smell the smoke? That’s called secondhand smoke, and it can hurt you too. Even if you don’t smoke, you can still get sick from other people’s smoke. It’s like if someone else eats a bad apple, but you get a stomach ache. It’s not fair, right?

So, if smoking is so bad, why do people do it? Many people start smoking because they think it’s cool or because their friends do it. Some people think it helps them relax or deal with stress. But the truth is, smoking doesn’t solve problems; it creates more. The nicotine in cigarettes is addictive, which means once people start smoking, it’s very hard for them to stop.

But here’s the good news: it’s never too late to quit smoking. If you stop smoking, your body begins to heal. After just 20 minutes, your heart rate drops. After 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. After a year, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.

So, let’s spread the word and help people understand the real picture of smoking. It’s not cool, it’s not safe, it’s simply harmful. And remember, it’s never too late to quit. Thank you.

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Cigarette smoking: The silent killer of life

Smoking cigarettes can unfavorably affect the body in many ways, particularly raising the risks of serious heart and respiratory diseases. The effect of smoking is caused when substances are burned and absorbed into the bloodstream. These highly toxic and carcinogenic compounds contained in cigarettes significantly increase the risks of developing lung cancer, tracheal cancer, bladder cancer and pancreatic cancer. Moreover, toxic chemicals such as carbon monoxide and tar cause serious damages to the vessels which eventually lead to ischemic heart disease and stroke. Although smoking is a hard habit to break since nicotine is highly addictive, smoke cessation is highly recommended to lower chances of heart and lung conditions. 

Statistical data revealed by World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats, killing more than 7 million people a year. Cigarettes are smoked by over 1.1 billion people globally. More than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 890,000 deaths are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.

Cigarette smoking is a toxic and carcinogenic mixture of more than 7,000 chemicals which badly affect the body. Among these substances, cigarette contains over 250 toxic substances and 70 carcinogens – substances that promote cancer formation such as acetaldehyde, aromatic amines, arsenic, benzene and formaldehyde.   Apart from lung cancer, smoking can potentially cause other serious health problems such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases. More importantly, nonsmokers (secondhand smokers) who are exposed to smoke at home, at work or environment increase their risk of developing lung cancer.

Non-smokers who breathe in secondhand smoke take in nicotine and other toxic chemicals similar to smokers do. If women are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy, both mothers and babies are put at greater risk to develop the abnormalities. Some of the health conditions associated with being exposed to second-hand smoke are a miscarriage, low birth weight, preterm birth, birth defects of the mouth and lip, learning or behavioral deficiencies in the child and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the world. Recently, global data indicates that lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world with 1.8 million deaths per year. Particularly in Thailand, lung cancer (both small cell and non-small cell) is the second most common cancer in men and the fourth most common cancer in women. Although lung cancer does not rank number 1 in terms of its incidence, it remains the most common cause of cancer deaths. Since lung cancer might not produce any warning signs and symptoms in its early stages, it has been frequently caught when disease has already progressed with metastasis (spread) to other organs in the body.   Compared to other cancers with higher incidence rates e.g. breast cancer and prostate cancer, survival rate and life expectancy of lung cancer seems to be lower due to poor prognosis. Therefore, smoke prevention and cessation is the best possible way to remain healthy.

Cigarette and lung cancer

Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer cases, both in smokers and secondhand smokers. Several types of carcinogens have been found in cigarettes. Other risk factors for lung cancer include exposure to radon gas which is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water, exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens in the environment such as arsenic, chromium and nickel. Family history of lung cancer and genetic mutations also play a role in lung cancer formation.

Decades ago, lung cancer was considered rare disease. After several forms of cigarettes had been invented, the incidence of lung cancer dramatically increased. Clinical studies have drawn a conclusion that a wide range of carcinogens –substances promote cancer formation is the major cause of lung cancer.

Cigarette or tobacco   smoke is made up of thousands chemicals, including several toxic substances and carcinogens. Tar or tobacco residue –partially combusted particulate matter made by the burning of tobacco can form a sticky layer on the inside of the lungs. Carcinogens commonly found in tar include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), benzene, acrylamide and acrylonitrile. Smoking exposes delicate cells inside the lungs directly to these compounds, resulting in mutations in the DNA of the cells, which can eventually leads to lung cancer.

It has been statistically estimated that without cigarette smoking, the incidence of lung cancer should reduce significantly up to 80-90% worldwide. However, in Asian population e.g. Thais, 40-60% of lung cancer cases are not primarily caused by smoking. Obtained from an extensive study, the major contributing factor of lung cancer development in these population groups is assumed to be the abnormal gene mutations e.g. EGFR mutations.

Does it also induce other cancer types?

Smoking causes the majority of lung cancer cases, both in smokers and secondhand smokers. Several carcinogens, substances that promote cancer formation have been found in cigarettes such as acetaldehyde, aromatic amines, arsenic, benzene and formaldehyde. Apart from lung cancer, smoking can potentially cause other cancers including breast cancer and   bladder cancer.

Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

During early phase, lung cancer may not cause any specific signs and symptoms until it has spread presented with advanced manifestations. However, some patients with early lung cancer might have symptoms. The most common symptoms of lung cancer are:

• A chronic cough
• Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)
• Chest pain which is often worse with deep breathing or coughing
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Weight loss and loss of appetite
• Fatigue and weakness

In addition, bone pain is possible symptom, representing advanced or metastatic stage. To early screen lung cancer without any signs and symptoms, people with high risk of lung cancer should consider annual lung cancer screening using low-dose CT (computerized tomography) scan. High risk groups are defined as having at least a 30 pack-year history of smoking and currently smoke or having smoke quitting within the past 15 years. A pack year is calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked. For example, 30 pack-year is equal to smoking 2 packs (40 cigarettes) per day for 15 years. An early screening by using low-dose CT largely helps to find lung cancer at an earlier stage even before symptoms arise. Early detection significantly increases the chances of being cured and results in a better quality of life”.

In case that lung cancer is suspected, additional test is tissue sample. A sample of abnormal cells in the lungs will be further removed by performing a procedure called a biopsy. A biopsy sample may also be taken from lymph nodes or other areas where cancer might spread. The pathogenic results obtained from biopsy reveal the specific characteristics of abnormal cells and type of lung cancer that determine disease prognosis. After lung cancer has been diagnosed, imaging tests might be required to determine the extent (stage) of lung cancer. Staging tests may include CT, MRI and PET/CT. The results from imaging procedures will be used to guide appropriate treatment plans.

Treatment of lung cancer

The two general types of lung cancer include small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer can be treated in several ways, depending on the type, size, location and stage whether it has spread to other organs while taking into consideration of individual patient’s conditions and underlying diseases. Non-small cell lung cancer can be treated with surgery (as a first line therapy for early stages), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments while small cell lung cancers are usually treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. In stage 4 lung cancer, chemotherapy, targeted and immunotherapy are major treatments. Targeted drug treatments focus on specific abnormalities within cancer cells. Targeted drug treatments works by blocking these abnormalities, causing cancer cells to die. Several targeted therapy drugs are approved to treat lung cancer, even though most are reserved for patients with advanced or recurrent cancer. In addition, some targeted therapies only work effectively in patients with certain genetic mutations. Immunotherapy is considered   a novel therapy that uses medicines to stimulate a patient’s immune system (cytotoxic T-cells) to recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively. Nevertheless, immunotherapy is generally reserved for patients with advanced or relapsed lung cancer.

Even though, the advancements in cancer treatment has progressed, resulting in prolonged life expectancy and improved survival rates, lung cancer has ranked number 1 as the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Smoking cessation can considerably decrease risks of develop lung cancer while early detection with low-dose CT significantly helps to identify lung cancer at its earlier stages, leading to more chances of being cured.

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Lung Cancer: Not What You Think

CHICAGO, IL | October 30, 2018

Every two and half minutes, someone in the United States is told that they have lung cancer, and every single day 400 people lose their lives to this devastating disease. These startling facts are unknown to many people, making lung cancer a "silent killer." The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative and Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) are partnering during November's Lung Cancer Awareness Month to rally support and action to combat this deadly disease.

Some of the facts highlighted in this campaign include:

• Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths.
• In the last 41 years, lung cancer incidence has increased 87 percent among women.
• The five-year survival rate is only 18.6 percent for lung cancer.
• 48 percent of women diagnosed with lung cancer will not survive one year after diagnosis, as lung cancer is most often diagnosed at later stages when the disease is less curable.
• If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years or more improves to 56 percent.
• While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, exposure to radon gas, air pollution, asbestos and secondhand smoke are also known causes of lung cancer.
• Early detection of lung cancer through lung cancer screening and more treatment options for those diagnosed translates to higher survival rates.
• If everyone considered at high risk for lung cancer were screened, about 25,000 lives would be saved.

"There's no sugar coating the fact that lung cancer kills more Americans each year than any other cancer," said Dr. Patricia Rich, Medical Oncology Director, CTCA Lung Cancer Institute and Vice Chief of Staff, CTCA Atlanta. "We are thrilled to collaborate with the American Lung Association on this critical awareness campaign. But most importantly, we need to turn awareness into action, which means more people sharing the LUNG FORCE message and more support for much-needed research in this area."

Not What You Think , an interactive social media and awareness campaign, will inspire people to take action and get involved in the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE, an initiative that unites individuals impacted by lung cancer to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research, health education and support for patients, caregivers and health care providers. At LUNGFORCE.org/ctca , those at high risk for lung cancer can learn about screening options; patients and caregivers can access resources and support; survivors can share their inspiring stories and connect with others and supporters can sign up for LUNG FORCE Walks and donate to the cause.

"We need more voices joining the cause to advocate for lung cancer patients, their family and friends," said American Lung Association Chief Mission Officer Deb Brown. "By letting the facts speak for themselves, we are allowing these shocking, in-your-face lung cancer statistics be the motivation for individuals to take action now."

Media interested in more information about the Not What You Think awareness campaign and what LUNG FORCE is doing to combat these startling lung cancer statistics should contact Allison MacMunn at the American Lung Association at [email protected] or 312-801-7628.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit:  Lung.org.  To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at  Lung.org/events.

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Tobacco – the silent killer.

Tobacco Smoking in India  

Indians have been pioneers in smoking since 2000BC when cannabis was smoked and is first mentioned in the Atharva veda. There are about 120 million active smokers in India and they constitute approximately 12% of worldwide smokers.

Before cigarettes were manufactured smoking was done with chillums or pipes. Hookah smoking is still prevalent in villages where the smoke passes through a water container before inhalation. Smokeless tobacco is more commonly used in India than cigarette or bidis (tobacco rolled in leaf). A statutory health warning was introduced on cigarette packs in 1975 in our country and Cigarette and other Tobacco Products Act (COPTA) was enforced in May 2004.

However, the published estimates show that 35% of males still smoke and the incidence of smoking is increasing amongst females. About 80% of children below the age of 16 years have used some form of tobacco and about 50% may continue to do so in their adulthood.

  Effects of Tobacco Smoking 

Although the ill – effects of tobacco are well known, its addictive nature (due to nicotine) does not allow a person to give up the consumption of tobacco. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), tobacco contributes to 30% of all cancers amongst men and women of our country. Mouth cancer followed by lung cancer is the commonest cancer in men. 42% of male and 18% of female deaths are attributed to tobacco-related cancers in India.

69 of the 4800 chemicals found in tobacco cause cancer. As per the statistics, tobacco is responsible for one death every second.

Tobacco either smoked or smokeless is a silent, relentless killer that is responsible for the ill health of not only the consumer but also the family due to second – hand – smoke, especially for young children and pregnant women, and loss of life at a younger age.

Besides lung and mouth cancer, tobacco causes cancer of the voice box (larynx), oesophagus (food – pipe), bladder, kidney, stomach, pancreas and colon. A pledge to stop tobacco use either as cigarette/ bidi or as smokeless tobacco can reduce the total burdens of cancers by 30% and save many young lives.

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Essay on Smoking

500 words essay on  smoking.

One of the most common problems we are facing in today’s world which is killing people is smoking. A lot of people pick up this habit because of stress , personal issues and more. In fact, some even begin showing it off. When someone smokes a cigarette, they not only hurt themselves but everyone around them. It has many ill-effects on the human body which we will go through in the essay on smoking.

Ill-Effects of Smoking

Tobacco can have a disastrous impact on our health. Nonetheless, people consume it daily for a long period of time till it’s too late. Nearly one billion people in the whole world smoke. It is a shocking figure as that 1 billion puts millions of people at risk along with themselves.

Cigarettes have a major impact on the lungs. Around a third of all cancer cases happen due to smoking. For instance, it can affect breathing and causes shortness of breath and coughing. Further, it also increases the risk of respiratory tract infection which ultimately reduces the quality of life.

In addition to these serious health consequences, smoking impacts the well-being of a person as well. It alters the sense of smell and taste. Further, it also reduces the ability to perform physical exercises.

It also hampers your physical appearances like giving yellow teeth and aged skin. You also get a greater risk of depression or anxiety . Smoking also affects our relationship with our family, friends and colleagues.

Most importantly, it is also an expensive habit. In other words, it entails heavy financial costs. Even though some people don’t have money to get by, they waste it on cigarettes because of their addiction.

How to Quit Smoking?

There are many ways through which one can quit smoking. The first one is preparing for the day when you will quit. It is not easy to quit a habit abruptly, so set a date to give yourself time to prepare mentally.

Further, you can also use NRTs for your nicotine dependence. They can reduce your craving and withdrawal symptoms. NRTs like skin patches, chewing gums, lozenges, nasal spray and inhalers can help greatly.

Moreover, you can also consider non-nicotine medications. They require a prescription so it is essential to talk to your doctor to get access to it. Most importantly, seek behavioural support. To tackle your dependence on nicotine, it is essential to get counselling services, self-materials or more to get through this phase.

One can also try alternative therapies if they want to try them. There is no harm in trying as long as you are determined to quit smoking. For instance, filters, smoking deterrents, e-cigarettes, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, yoga and more can work for some people.

Always remember that you cannot quit smoking instantly as it will be bad for you as well. Try cutting down on it and then slowly and steadily give it up altogether.

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Conclusion of the Essay on Smoking

Thus, if anyone is a slave to cigarettes, it is essential for them to understand that it is never too late to stop smoking. With the help and a good action plan, anyone can quit it for good. Moreover, the benefits will be evident within a few days of quitting.

FAQ of Essay on Smoking

Question 1: What are the effects of smoking?

Answer 1: Smoking has major effects like cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and more. It also increases the risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems with the immune system .

Question 2: Why should we avoid smoking?

Answer 2: We must avoid smoking as it can lengthen your life expectancy. Moreover, by not smoking, you decrease your risk of disease which includes lung cancer, throat cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.

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Sitting is the new smoking: ‘Truly a silent killer’

Sitting for long periods can cause health problems including heart disease and cancer.

Research has found that too much sitting has been linked to higher risks for various health problems, particularly cardiovascular disease.

“This is truly a silent killer. It’s slowly affecting our lifestyle,” said cardiologist Naveen Rajpurohit, M.D., at the Sanford Cardiovascular Institute in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The average American spends six to eight hours a day sitting. When you’re sitting, you’re not burning calories, so your body accumulates excess calories that deposit as fat and can lead to obesity.

Obesity combined with a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to the risk of developing insulin resistance, the most important factor for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome .

The cluster of risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome, including abdominal obesity, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, greatly raise the risk of developing more serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Other health concerns

Though researchers are not entirely sure why, too much sitting can also increase the risk of cancer. Other health problems include tight hips, back problems, osteoporosis and clots in the legs. Even just three to four hours of continuous sitting can cause clots in the legs, Dr. Rajpurohit said.

Along with the physical effects, sitting too long can take a mental toll as well.

Dr. Rajpurohit said those who sit continuously for long periods of time during the day are at an increased risk of dementia and anxiety because mental health is dependent on exercise and being active.

“It’s not just the body, it’s the mind that’s being affected too by simple things like sitting too long and a sedentary lifestyle, so awareness is very important,” he said.

Take a break

Even those who work out and do moderately intense physical activity each day need to stay moving.

“Lots of people will think, ‘I did 45 minutes of workout in the morning, I should be good for the day,’ but when you’re sitting in car, sitting at a computer, watching TV, that doesn’t matter,” Dr. Rajpurohit said. “If you sit continuously for six to eight hours with no break, you may not be able to counter the effects of that.”

Studies have shown that those who consistently take a break after 30 minutes of sitting have lower mortality rates.

“We need to monitor the time we’re sitting continuously and we have to move around at more frequent intervals rather than just a once-a-day workout,” Dr. Rajpurohit said.

It’s important to recognize this problem and take action to avoid it. Dr. Rajpurohit suggests following these tips to stay moving throughout the day:

• Set a timer. Use phones, fitness trackers, watches, etc., to alert you every 30 minutes. Take a break, stand up, walk around or grab some water.
• Stand up. If possible, use a desk that can be adjusted to various levels and stand up during your workday.
• Sit on a medicine ball. If you must sit, use a medicine ball instead of a chair so to engage core muscles and avoid slouching.
• Take the stairs. Avoid using the elevator whenever possible.
• Do physical activity on a daily basis.  Stretching, especially in the hips and lower body, yoga and flexibility training will help keep your body healthy.
• Stay active at home.  When watching TV, get up and walk around during commercials or between episodes to keep your body moving.
• Walk while you work. A desk treadmill or under-the-desk treadmill can be a great way to squeeze additional steps into your workday.
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Smoking A Silent Killer Speech

Smoking Is a Silent Killer Researchers claim that smoking is detrimental to memory . Prolonged heavy nicotine use has a negative effect on day-to-day memory, according to research. Researchers from five universities asked smokers and non-smokers to rate their long-term memory, for example remembering to send birthday cards. They found that smoking significantly impaired memory, with heavy smokers reporting the most errors. The survey was carried out by teams from Newcastle, Wales, North Umbria, Westminster and Teesside universities. The survey nvolved more than 700 people.

Researcher Dr Tom Heffernan, of the human cognitive neuroscience unit at North Umbria University, also tested everyday memory including remembering where people had put things. The teams also took into consideration how much people smoked – a heavy smoker was classed as having more than 15 cigarettes a week and alight smoker between one and four cigarettes a week. Dr Heffernan said: “The result of the study revealed that smokers reported more errors in their long-term memory than non-smokers with an additional ifference between non-smokers and heavy smokers”.

There was also a significant detrimental effect of cigarette use on everyday memory function. For example a typical heavy smoker reported 22% more memory-related problems than a non smoker and around 12% more problems than those who smoked only relatively a small number of cigarettes It is concluded that chronic, heavy smoking is associated with impairments in everyday memory, although the precise nature of the deficits are as yet unknown.

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Cigarette Smoking – A Silent Killer

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Are we aware of what we inhale while smoking?

Smoking is responsible for a large number of deaths every year across the world. It’s an addiction, which is extremely difficult to quit. This is why many smokers, despite being aware of its ill-effects, are not able to kick the bad habit.

Tobacco consumption in any form, be it cigarette smoking or gutka-chewing, is a part of daily life for many users. However, they ought to know what really goes on at the molecular level while smoking or chewing tobacco. The smoke that enters the lungs through the tobacco rod of a cigarette is made of tiny particles mixed with gases. One cigarette and one beedi contains about 4000 chemicals, 51 of which are carcinogenic.

Nicotine is an addictive agent that makes a person a slave to tobacco. It’s a strong poisonous drug, the main ingredient found in insecticides or bug sprays. If taken in its purest form, just a drop of it can kill a person. Tar is the oily residue produced when tobacco passes through the filter of a cigarette . When a smoker inhales smoke, a lot of tar sticks to the lungs and blackens them. Another chemical in cigarettes is carbon monoxide - a very poisonous gas and this gas is found in the exhausts of a car. This interferes with our respiratory system and circulatory system (consisting of heart, arteries, and veins).

Some of the most prominent chemicals found in cigarettes are:

• Carbon monoxide
• Hydrogen cyanide
• Formaldehyde
• Sulphuric acid
• Geranic acid

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Speech on Smoking is Bad for Health

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Good morning to one and all present here. Today I am going to present a speech on “smoking is bad for health”. I wish for you co-operation throughout the time that I am presenting my speech, also I beg for your pardon for any mistake that it commit knowingly or unknowingly while presenting the speech.  

Smoking is bad for health. Everybody knows it. There is nothing more to be said about it. It’s a universally known fact. Tobacco is the main element that people smoke. In many countries smoking is legal but it kills you. How can you let something kill you like that?  

Quite surprisingly it is the only consumer product that kills you when you use it exactly how it’s meant to be. It’s scary…isn’t it?  

Cigarettes are made from a plant derived material called tobacco. Tobacco is the only substance that is said to contain the chemical called ‘nicotine’. Nicotine is a very strong poison that can kill a human in less than an hour if even a small amount is injected into the blood-stream. Tobacco smoke contains very tiny amounts of nicotine that aren’t deadly, but are still very bad for our health  

Many cigarette companies in India have stopped producing this poison. Once such company is ITC or Indian Tobacco Company. This company now produces stationeries and items for children and household. Government is organising campaigns to help create awareness in the people.

In movie theatres, in televisions, in newspapers there are ads by the government featuring families who have lost their loved ones from the over consumption of this harmful substance. Even the companies are coming up with new ideas. Gruesome pictures of the diseases are being printed on the cigarette packs just to raise a question in the conscience every time you hold a pack of cigarette.

Every time that you open a packet of cigarette that picture will give you a warning of the future that you also will confront if you continue with this habit. It does raise a guilt feeling to some extent. For some people this much torture is enough to make them quit but for other people having thicker skins, they continue to harm their bodies just like they used to do before.  

So why are we sitting and complaining? Then why such a fatal item of consumption not getting banned?  

The problem is the government keeps manufacturing or rather gives allowance to manufacture such an item knowing about its fatal effects at the same time. What I’m saying is its manufacture should be banned. But then if such an item is banned that is consumed by millions of people around the country it will create a great stir and wrath.

There can be situations of civil war. The enraged people might attack the government. The government might fall off its power. All these catastrophic results hinder a government from taking up such extremist steps. Also, there goes a saying, “when there is will, there is way”, even if you stop producing it the people will find means to smuggle it and reach out to people.

People will find means to produce it at home. People will find ways to get it somehow. Just as other drugs like heroin and cocaine although being are getting smuggled into the country and getting consumed by millions and the government can do absolutely nothing about it.  

How does the tobacco affect health? 

Tobacco smoke contains not only nicotine but other chemicals along with it. In fact there are as many as 4,000 other  

Chemicals and maximum of them are harmful for our bodies. All these chemicals are mix together and form a sticky tar.  

It’s the tar that gives cigarette smoke it’s smell and colour. The tar sticks to clothing, skin, and the insides of our lungs! Tar is very dangerous inside our lungs. It sticks to the cilia   in our lungs that are responsible for sweeping out germs and dirt. If the cilia are covered in tar, they can’t work right, and germs and dirt can stay in the lungs and cause diseases.  

Another thing that is related with smoking and smokers is the topic of passive smoking. There are people who do not want to smoke, but when you smoke in a public place or in front of someone, you are making him/her smoke indirectly (against their will). Smoking in public spaces is illegal for this reason.

Hence passive smoking should be discouraged. And whenever we see on streets a person smoking publicly then we should also take up the responsibility to make him aware.  

What more can be said when I am concluding my speech. My only request is, this item has destroyed many families in the past and it is still destroying.

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4.Speech Writing: ‘Cancer—A Silent Killer’

 Given below is a newspaper report on the state of cancer prevailing in India. You have been asked to deliver a speech on ‘Cancer—A Silent Killer’ at ‘The World Health Day’ celebrations. Taking information from the clipping given below and your own ideas, write the speech in your answer sheet is not more than 120 words.

In India, cities are more cancer-prone than rural areas. In the early 1990’s, we expected one out of 10-15 urban Indians to get cancer in their lifetime that is every second or third family would have to face this disease. This is partly due to high levels of benzene in the air and also that the metros are exposed to high levels of pesticides in their foods.

In order to check the steady growth of cancer in the country, the Government shall have to give priority to preventive action. At the same time measures to undertake improvement in facilities for the treatment of cancer shall have to be adopted. 

Answer                                                                                     ‘Cancer—A Silent Killer’

Dear friends

Today is ‘The World Health Day’. I, Mukesh, have come here to deliver a speech on ‘cancer-A Silent Killer’.

It is a matter of concern that our urban population has become cancer-prone more than the rural Population. Every tenth person is likely to have cancer. It is due to high level of benzene in the air. It

is also due to the high levels of pesticides in the foods. Also, highly radio-active waves of the cell-phones etc, have contributed to this grave danger to the human population.

To check this menace of cancer, the Government shall have to give top-most priority to preventive actions. More facilities like Diagnostic Centres and Cancer Hospitals need to be created for the treatment of cancer patients.

 I would say that we all should sit together and devise ways and means to contain the spread of this deadly disease First of all; we must ban the wide use of pesticides. Excessive use of pesticides is really harmful to human health. In the developed countries, much emphasis is being laid on organic manure instead of the fertilizer. So we have to introduce organic manure. Then crop pattern needs to be changed.

Besides this, a kind of public awareness programme will have to be undertaken. The public is to be awakened towards the growth of cancer and its easy detection. This would help in the containing of this disease at its initial stages. If cancer is detected and treated at the early stages, it can’t be fatal.

 Thank you!

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Stroke is known as the ‘silent killer’ – here’s how to catch the early signs

O ften referred to as the ‘silent killer’, stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It occurs “when blood cannot get to your brain, because of a blocked or burst artery. As a result, your brain cells die due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients,” as per the Stroke Foundation . 

Strokes can have long-term health impacts. Data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry has revealed that three in four patients experience problems with mobility, self-care , performing usual activities, pain and discomfort, anxiety, and depression – according to Monash University researcher, Professor Cadilhac.

With this in mind, it’s important to be aware of the early signs. 

How to detect stroke symptoms

Monash University researcher Dr Dalli recommends raising awareness about stroke with your family and friends, so they can recognise symptoms and act FAST.

FAST translates to::

• F – FACE : Is the person’s face drooped?
• A – ARMS : Can the person raise their arms? Is there arm weakness or numbness?
• S – SPEECH : Is the person’s speech slurred or confused?
• T – TIME : Seeking prompt medical care is critical when a stroke occurs, with >1.9 million neurons destroyed per minute treatment is delayed. 

While acting FAST is the best we can do when we are made aware of the signs, it is much better to prevent a stroke in the first place. The good news is that up to 90 per cent of strokes are preventable. Here’s how. 

How to prevent a stroke

Prevention is key to reducing the burden of stroke, says Monash University researcher Professor Kilkenny.

“ Consider implementing changes in your lifestyle to reduce your risk,” adds Dr Dalli.

Such changes include:

• Reducing unhealthy foods in your diet.
• Quitting smoking.
• Increasing your physical activity .
• Having your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol checked regularly by a doctor, and working towards keeping them in a normal range.

But it isn’t completely up to individuals, says Professor Kilkenny. Prevention and management can improve “by securing financial commitment from governments through taxing tobacco, alcohol, salt and sugar”.

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