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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationSSLC (English Medium) Class 10

Tobacco Abuse

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Topics

  • Tobacco Consumption
  • Ill Effects of Tobacco Addiction
  • The Importance of Avoiding Tobacco

Tobacco Consumption:

Various tobacco products such as gutka, cigarettes, bidis, masheri, mawa, and pan masala are commonly known and consumed in different ways by many individuals. However, all forms of tobacco pose significant health risks and are highly harmful.

The Beginning of Tobacco Addiction:

  • Sometimes, people may start using tobacco just for fun or because someone encourages them to try it. At first, it may seem like a harmless thing, but over time, a person may develop a strong need for tobacco. This is called addiction.
  • When someone is addicted to tobacco, they feel restless and uncomfortable if they don’t have it. They may even find it hard to focus on anything else.
  • Some people feel like they need to have tobacco in their mouth all the time. This habit becomes very difficult to stop, and it can lead to serious health problems.

Ill Effects of Tobacco Addiction:

Tobacco can cause many harmful health problems, some of which are:

  1. Chewing or smoking tobacco can cause painful mouth ulcers that make eating and talking uncomfortable.
  2. These ulcers can worsen over time, becoming larger and more painful, and may turn into serious wounds if not treated.
  3. Long-term tobacco use can lead to tumours, which may be signs of serious illnesses like cancer.
  4. Treating tobacco-related diseases often requires a lot of time, money, and difficult medical care.
  5. Tobacco use increases the risk of cancer, especially in organs like the mouth, throat, and stomach.
  6. Cancer caused by tobacco may need painful treatments such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, and there is no guarantee of a full recovery.

The Importance of Avoiding Tobacco:

  • Prevents Serious Health Problems
  • Reduces Risk of Addiction
  • Protects Oral Health
  • Saves Time and Money
  • Promotes a Healthier Environment
  • Enhances Overall Well-being
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