Quiz: Test your tobacco knowledge
Whilst this year’s theme ‘Get ready for plain packaging’ focuses on the reduction of attractiveness of tobacco products and improvement of health warnings aimed at reducing use, why not test yourselves about one of the world’s most addictive substances.
- Question 1 of 11
1.
Tobacco smoking is a global pandemic, how many people are estimated to be smokers worlwide?
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An estimated 1.2 billion people currently smoke worldwide as reported by the World Health Organisation, resulting in nearly 6 million deaths annually mainly from lung cancer, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and stroke.
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An estimated 1.2 billion people currently smoke worldwide as reported by the World Health Organisation, resulting in nearly 6 million deaths annually mainly from lung cancer, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and stroke.
Read more about this here.
- Question 2 of 11
2.
In the US alone, how many losses of lives are attributed to tobacco use?
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Each year tobacco use kills 430,000 Americans averaging to around 5 million years of potential life lost annually.
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Each year tobacco use kills 430,000 Americans averaging to around 5 million years of potential life lost annually.
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- Question 3 of 11
3.
Approximately 80% of smokers who attempt to quit on their own relapse after how long?
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Smoking cessation is a focus for many public health offices, but is a notoriously difficult addiction to break. Around 80% of smokers who attempt to quit on their own relapse within the first 1 month.
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Smoking cessation is a focus for many public health offices, but is a notoriously difficult addiction to break. Around 80% of smokers who attempt to quit on their own relapse within the first 1 month.
Read more about this here.
- Question 4 of 11
4.
E-cigarettes have increased in popularity as an aid to quit smoking, an increase has also been seen in uptake of e-cigarettes as a source of first time nicotine use in 14-17 year olds.
In a study conducted in the North West of England, how many 14-17 year olds were reported to have access to an e-cigarette?
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One out of five 14-17 year olds reported from a study in the North West of England reported to have access to an e-cigarette, and 16% of those had not previously tried a conventional cigarette before.
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That’s incorrect!
One out of five 14-17 year olds reported from a study in the North West of England reported to have access to an e-cigarette, and 16% of those had not previously tried a conventional cigarette before.
Read more about this here.
- Question 5 of 11
5.
At what temperature does a cigarette burn?
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Temperatures of approximately 1,000 °C are generated with each puff of a lit cigarette, and thousands of toxic chemicals are produced during the combustion process.
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Temperatures of approximately 1,000 °C are generated with each puff of a lit cigarette, and thousands of toxic chemicals are produced during the combustion process.
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- Question 6 of 11
6.
E-cigarettes are well known to operate at lower temperatures than cigarettes. At what temperature do e-cigarettes work?
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E-cigs use vaporization, rather than combustion, and the low operating temperature of the atomizer (up to 160°C, depending on the model) does not emit cigarette toxicants.
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Sorry you’re wrong.
E-cigs use vaporization, rather than combustion, and the low operating temperature of the atomizer (up to 160°C, depending on the model) does not emit cigarette toxicants.
Read more about this here.
- Question 7 of 11
7.
Smoking is well documented to be a contributing factor for diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). How likely is a smoker to develop this disease?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently one of the most widespread lung diseases and is a growing cause of suffering and mortality worldwide. It’s predicted to become the third leading cause of death in the near future. Smoking is the most important risk factor for developing COPD, and about 50% of smokers develop the disease.
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That’s incorrect! It’s actually higher at 50% more likely.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently one of the most widespread lung diseases and is a growing cause of suffering and mortality worldwide. It’s predicted to become the third leading cause of death in the near future. Smoking is the most important risk factor for developing COPD, and about 50% of smokers develop the disease.
Read more about this here.
- Question 8 of 11
8.
Cigarette use in high income countries has recently been reported to have dropped. What changes in percentage of cigarette use were reported in low and middle income countries?
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While cigarette use dropped in high income countries by 25% between 1990 and 2009, the Middle East and Africa actually saw an increase of around 57% of cigarette use.
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While cigarette use dropped in high income countries by 25% between 1990 and 2009, the Middle East and Africa actually saw an increase of around 57% of cigarette use.
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- Question 9 of 11
9.
Smoking during pregnancy is significantly associated with increased risks of complications, but over a third of pregnant women have reported to keep smoking during pregnancy. From a study conducted in Greece, what was their reason?
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A study from Greece reported over 70% of pregnancies showed smoking cessation, but around a third continued to smoke. Over half of women who continued to smoke during pregnancy were unable to stop, a quarter did not want to stop, or lived with family members who were smokers.
It is important to educate the family members involved about the health risks of smoking and passive smoking during pregnancy are.Read more about this here.
That’s incorrect! It was actually all of the above.
A study from Greece reported over 70% of pregnancies showed smoking cessation, but around a third continued to smoke. Over half of women who continued to smoke during pregnancy were unable to stop, a quarter did not want to stop, or lived with family members who were smokers.
It is important to educate the family members involved about the health risks of smoking and passive smoking during pregnancy are.Read more about this here.
- Question 10 of 11
10.
Bans on tobacco advertising have shown a decrease in consumption and smoking initiation. A survey from Turkey has shown to cut tobacco use after advertisement bans by how much?
That’s correct!
In combination of tobacco advertisement and plain packaging, around 13% – that equates to around 1.2 million people – have cut the use of tobacco.
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That’s incorrect!
In combination of tobacco advertisement and plain packaging, around 13% – that equates to around 1.2 million people – have cut the use of tobacco.
Read more about this here.
- Question 11 of 11
11.
In 2012, which country became the first to implement plain packaging?
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Australia became the first country to implement plain packaging in December 2012. Ireland, the UK and France later passed laws for plain packaging to take effect in May 2016.
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That’s incorrect!
Australia became the first country to implement plain packaging in December 2012. Ireland, the UK and France later passed laws for plain packaging to take effect in May 2016.
Read more about this here.
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