The Tobacco Problem: What Do You Think?

Series: What do You Think Series

Duration: 16

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1972

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: 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.

Complete Record: 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.