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Section 16-4
Note Taking Guide
Saying No to Tobacco (pp. 417–420)
Avoiding Tobacco Use
1. What is one example of how you can say no to a cigarette or other tobacco
product offered to you?
__________________________________________________________________
I would say that I have asthma and can't handle the smoke.
Benefits of Quitting
2. Complete the graphic organizer with details about the benefits of
quitting tobacco.

Cardiovascular Benefits Respiratory Benefits

a. blood pressure decreases d. breathing becomes
easier
b. heart rate becomes e. cilia regain normal
normal function
c. circulation improves

Benefits of
Quitting Smoking

Psychological Benefits Benefits to Society

f. increased confidence h. health care for
illnesses
g. regained control over i. paid for damages and
one's life injuries
j. loss of earnings from
disease or death.

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Tips for Quitting

3. What are some things that a person can do to help cope with withdrawal
symptoms when quitting smoking?

a. _______________________________________________________________
make a list of reasons why you want to quit.
throw away all tobacco products
b. _______________________________________________________________
Do things to change your routine
c. _______________________________________________________________
Tell family that you have quit.
d. _______________________________________________________________
avoid being around people who use tobacco
e. _______________________________________________________________

f. _______________________________________________________________
put aside money you save
g. _______________________________________________________________
call friends to keep your mind off smoking

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