Smoking & Public Health - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Smoking & Respiratory Health Evaluating Habitual Triggers, Passive Smoking, and Cessation Strategies Topic Vocabulary Addiction & Recovery Passive smoking (n) The inhalation of smoke (second-hand smoke) by persons other than the intended smoker. Respiratory /rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/ (adj) Relating to breathing or the organs (like lungs) used in the process of breathing. NRT (n) Nicotine Replacement Therapy A medically-approved way to take nicotine without tobacco, helping to reduce cravings. Withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ (n) Unpleasant physical or mental effects experienced by an addict when they stop using a substance. Cessation /sesˈeɪ.ʃən/ (n) The act of bringing something to an end (e.g., smoking cessation programmes). Premature aging (n) The acceleration of the aging process (especially skin/organs) caused by toxins in tobacco. Legislation /ˌledʒ.ɪˈsleɪ.ʃən/ (n) A law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament. Civil Rights (n) The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality. Root Causes Psychological/Social • Peer pressure & stress • Lack of self-confidence • Character flaw/tendencies • Poor education Environmental • Poor family environment • Tobacco advertising • Family pressure • Social normalization Harmful Effects Respiratory issues: Coughing, wheezing, and asthma. Higher risk of lung cancer and heart attacks. Aesthetic: Stained teeth and premature skin aging . Financial burden and risk of physiological addiction . Health awareness Quiz Question 1 Which treatment involves using gum or patches to help a person quit? A. Nicotine replacement therapy B. Premature aging therapy Question 2 Why are non-smokers bothered by the choices of smokers? A. Because of stained teeth B. Because of the dangers of passive smoking Discussion Practice (Tự l...