1. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a Class A Carcinogen as one for which there is sufficient human data to link a specific chemical to cancer in humans. Which of these is NOT a Class A Carcinogen? All of these are Class A Carcinogens. Asbestos Secondhand cigarette smoke Arsenic Compounds

2. According to the World Health Organization, approximately what fraction of the world population over the age 15 smoke? 1/5 1/3 1/8 1/10

3. According to the American Medical Association, there are approximately 440,000 premature deaths caused my smoking in the U.S. annually. The related economic loss is estimated to be $157 billion annually. (True/False) "Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States." True False

4. The "Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health" was a milestone in publicly and officially linking smoking to cancer and other serious diseases. Luther Terry, MD, was Surgeon General of the U.S. at the time. In which year was this published? 1994 1974 1964 1984

5. (True/False) Wayne McLaren and David McLean are both "Marlboro Men" who both died from lung cancer. True False

6. Tobacco companies spent $9.6 billion in 2000 to advertise their products. This is up 42% from two years prior at the time of the tobacco settlement. Why, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, was the largest part of that increase seen in marketing at retail stores? the cost per "impression" is lower than print advertising primarily to reach teenagers because they can't advertise on television to promote brand loyalty

7. Besides lung cancer, other cancers are more common in smokers than non-smokers. Which of these cancers is NOT more common in smokers than non-smokers? cancer of the esophagus all of these cancers are more common in smokers. cancer of the cervix cancer of the bladder

8. COPD, or "Smoker's Lung", begins from the ages 35-45. The lung function starts to decline at that age for all people, but at a rate of about 3 times the normal rate for smokers than for non-smokers. The symptoms of COPD are increased breathlessness when climbing up steps or inclines. In the late stages, extreme breathlessness and eventual suffocation lead to death. Approximately what percentage of people who die from COPD are smokers? 50% 80% 30% 25%

9. The association between smoking and cancer is well documented. Which of these maladies is NOT linked to smoking? thicker and rougher skin increased fertility problems All of these are linked to smoking increased impotence in men

10. (True/false) It has been shown that smoking can shave approximately 7-8 years off a person's life expectancy, on the average. True False

11. If the mother of a baby smokes, the baby is twice as likely to be premature, have low birth weight, suffer from inflammation of the middle ear, and even suffer from nicotine addiction before birth. (True/False) Children of smokers are twice as likely to suffer from crib death. True False

12. Approximately how many years does it take for someone who quits smoking to decrease to having about the same chance of developing lung cancer as a non-smoker? it never happens 5 years 10 years 15 years

13. Aside from the risk of lung cancer, which of these has NOT been positively linked to secondhand smoke? irritation of the eyes and chest. heart disease headaches asthma and allergies in children

14. Which of these is a benefit of quitting smoking? Less heart strain General improvement in health All are benefits to quitting smoking Improvement of your senses of smell and taste

15. (True/False) The best strategy for quitting smoking is to taper off slowly, until you completely quit. True False