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The Tobacco Problem: What Do You Think?

Presents, in three segments with provision for discussion, facts about the increase of smoking since World War I, the observable effects of tobacco products upon living tissue, and a discussion among high school students on the pros and cons of smoking. Uses photomicrography to show the paralyzing effect of smoke on the cilia protecting the lung and preserved lung slices to contrast the lungs of smokers and nonsmokers. Demonstrates the collection of tobacco tar, its use in experiments in producing cancer in mice, and the effects of smoke on heart and lung functions., Points out the dangers of smoking by presenting interviews and demonstrations by laboratory scientists and doctors. Emphasizes the reasons why people smoke, showing particularly how our culture influences smoking. Tells how people feel about their own habit and that of others.
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Presents, in three segments with provision for discussion, facts about the increase of smoking since World War I, the observable effects of tobacco products upon living tissue, and a discussion among high school students on the pros and cons of smoking. Uses photomicrography to show the paralyzing effect of smoke on the cilia protecting the lung and preserved lung slices to contrast the lungs of smokers and nonsmokers. Demonstrates the collection of tobacco tar, its use in experiments in producing cancer in mice, and the effects of smoke on heart and lung functions., , Points out the dangers of smoking by presenting interviews and demonstrations by laboratory scientists and doctors. Emphasizes the reasons why people smoke, showing particularly how our culture influences smoking. Tells how people feel about their own habit and that of others.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

More in What do You Think Series

  1. One Man's Opinion 1953
  2. Who's Running Things 1954
  3. Getting What You're After 1955
  4. Having Your Say 1955
  5. The Public's Business 1955
  6. CHOOSING A LEADER 1957
  7. MAKING A DECISION 1958
  8. The Tobacco Problem - What Do You Think 1971
  9. The Drug Problem - What Do You Think 1972
  10. The Tobacco Problem: What Do You Think? 1972
  11. The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think? 1973
  12. The Drug Problem: What Do You Think? 1973

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