CIGARETTES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
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Year Published: 1960s
Description: "Cigarettes Hazardous to Health" (late 1960s) follows the tale of a NASA employee and former graduate of MIT named Ed Adams. Ed works in a highly demanding position in the NASA program at the age of thirty-one. The film follows some aspects of his life and career. It shows the preparation for a space probe launching highlighting the intricate work involved and pressures experienced by employees of the NASA program. An on-staff doctor notices negative symptoms of ED's smoking habit. Evaluation leads to a cause for concern and further medical evaluation in order to ensure his capabilities to perform under the demanding conditions of space exploration. Through this narrative, viewers learn the hazardous effects and dangerous risks to health caused by smoking. They understand various stressors in a person's daily life which might lead to smoking or other harmful habits. The film also shows a glimpse into how cancer is diagnosed and treated. Symptoms of addiction are explored including the effect on relationships. It concludes on a positive note for the future that Ed might successfully be able to return to work. The first section of the film discusses the challenges of the space age. It opens with images of the John F. Kennedy Space Center (:09) and close shots of the rocket launch control center with a Saturn launch vehicle (:14). Ground control (:41) maintains communication with technicians leading into the launching. Mission directors wait anxiously with clipboards and headsets (:45). The cost in dollars and man hours behind the project is relayed (:52). Ed sucks down a cigarette (:53) succumbing to unrelenting pressure (:52). He begins to cough (1:03) as narration explains the necessity of maintaining good health in order to manage stress. Close shots watch the countdown clock (1:44) and the launching follows (1:52). Directors celebrate following the launch (2:10). Ed stubs his cigarette out and the on-staff doctor presses him over symptoms (2:20). Ed explains stressors and pressure he is experiencing (3:19). The doctor pulls his medical file and discusses Ed’s educational and personal background (3:31). He mentions coughing up blood (3:54). The doctor notices a small localized wheezing while listening to Ed’s lungs through a stethoscope (4:40). He points to a lesion in x-ray images of Ed’s lungs (5:11) explaining causes behind such a lesion (5:53). Ed crumples his pack of tobacco (6:44). At home showing signs of nicotine withdrawal (7:41). He continues to smoke in spite of his diagnosis (7:56). A National Airlines DC-8 delivers Ed to Houston (9:25). At the doctor visit (10:31), the doctor expresses distaste for cigarettes. Ed and his wife talk smoking habits (11:10). The pair argue showing the effects of addiction on relationships (11:15). The doctor points to the surgeon general’s warning on the pack (12:02). He pulls a vial of nicotine (12:17) and tobacco (12:23) showing the amount of each which passes through a heavy smoker’s body daily. He performs a demonstration to show the effect of smoking on a person’s lungs (13:02) and relays the number of annual deaths caused by smoking. Ed undergoes a series of tests (13:38). X-ray images (14:17) are checked. A bronchoscope is used to further probe Ed’s lungs (14:56). The couple is sent to the Houston Astrodome as they await results (16:14). A Gulf Oil advertisement hangs above the field (16:17). They return to the waiting room to chain smoke (16:58). Ed receives a diagnosis of carcinoma (17:46). Ed is prepared for surgery (19:09). He receives general anesthesia (19:34). Close shots show the surgeons tools (19:49), the incision across his abdomen (19:53) and the procedure for cancer removal. The stress involved in surgery mirrors that of the NASA launching. Surgeons pull a small portion of his right lung (21:56). The other lung is biopsied (22:01). Microscopic images of lungs of a nonsmoker (22:08) are compared to a section of Ed’s lung (22:14). The doctor stresses they must quit smoking (23:33).
Complete Record: "Cigarettes Hazardous to Health" (late 1960s) follows the tale of a NASA employee and former graduate of MIT named Ed Adams. Ed works in a highly demanding position in the NASA program at the age of thirty-one. The film follows some aspects of his life and career. It shows the preparation for a space probe launching highlighting the intricate work involved and pressures experienced by employees of the NASA program. An on-staff doctor notices negative symptoms of ED's smoking habit. Evaluation leads to a cause for concern and further medical evaluation in order to ensure his capabilities to perform under the demanding conditions of space exploration. Through this narrative, viewers learn the hazardous effects and dangerous risks to health caused by smoking. They understand various stressors in a person's daily life which might lead to smoking or other harmful habits. The film also shows a glimpse into how cancer is diagnosed and treated. Symptoms of addiction are explored including the effect on relationships. It concludes on a positive note for the future that Ed might successfully be able to return to work. The first section of the film discusses the challenges of the space age. It opens with images of the John F. Kennedy Space Center (:09) and close shots of the rocket launch control center with a Saturn launch vehicle (:14). Ground control (:41) maintains communication with technicians leading into the launching. Mission directors wait anxiously with clipboards and headsets (:45). The cost in dollars and man hours behind the project is relayed (:52). Ed sucks down a cigarette (:53) succumbing to unrelenting pressure (:52). He begins to cough (1:03) as narration explains the necessity of maintaining good health in order to manage stress. Close shots watch the countdown clock (1:44) and the launching follows (1:52). Directors celebrate following the launch (2:10). Ed stubs his cigarette out and the on-staff doctor presses him over symptoms (2:20). Ed explains stressors and pressure he is experiencing (3:19). The doctor pulls his medical file and discusses Ed’s educational and personal background (3:31). He mentions coughing up blood (3:54). The doctor notices a small localized wheezing while listening to Ed’s lungs through a stethoscope (4:40). He points to a lesion in x-ray images of Ed’s lungs (5:11) explaining causes behind such a lesion (5:53). Ed crumples his pack of tobacco (6:44). At home showing signs of nicotine withdrawal (7:41). He continues to smoke in spite of his diagnosis (7:56). A National Airlines DC-8 delivers Ed to Houston (9:25). At the doctor visit (10:31), the doctor expresses distaste for cigarettes. Ed and his wife talk smoking habits (11:10). The pair argue showing the effects of addiction on relationships (11:15). The doctor points to the surgeon general’s warning on the pack (12:02). He pulls a vial of nicotine (12:17) and tobacco (12:23) showing the amount of each which passes through a heavy smoker’s body daily. He performs a demonstration to show the effect of smoking on a person’s lungs (13:02) and relays the number of annual deaths caused by smoking. Ed undergoes a series of tests (13:38). X-ray images (14:17) are checked. A bronchoscope is used to further probe Ed’s lungs (14:56). The couple is sent to the Houston Astrodome as they await results (16:14). A Gulf Oil advertisement hangs above the field (16:17). They return to the waiting room to chain smoke (16:58). Ed receives a diagnosis of carcinoma (17:46). Ed is prepared for surgery (19:09). He receives general anesthesia (19:34). Close shots show the surgeons tools (19:49), the incision across his abdomen (19:53) and the procedure for cancer removal. The stress involved in surgery mirrors that of the NASA launching. Surgeons pull a small portion of his right lung (21:56). The other lung is biopsied (22:01). Microscopic images of lungs of a nonsmoker (22:08) are compared to a section of Ed’s lung (22:14). The doctor stresses they must quit smoking (23:33).
Transcription
[Music] the age of space man's newest and most challenging Frontier this multi-stage rocket is programmed to probe the mysteries of the solar system to send back for the first time Time answers to questions man has been asking himself since the dawn of [Music] civilization an age of Daring inquiry demanding of each the most he has to offer in a probe involving 20 million manour $500 million the hopes of a Nation there can be no room for halfway performance for dragging feet the demands are enormous education specialized training imagination curiosity Vigor Vitality the ability to perform under unrelenting pressures the ingredients of Youth probably the foremost requirement good [Music] health less than a minute to go not a red light on the board anything troubling you head oh no doc we're all green we go it's wonderful it's one of the smoothest shots yet The Final Countdown to success or f 1 Z blast off the Roaring Flame the Thunder the payoff there she goes the gleaming Hardware thing of beauty rewarding music to the ears of men and women who have worked for it a time to celebrate that is if you feel up to it fine countdown when the clock is running out and men have time for making but one decision the right one [Music] what's wrong Ed nothing now don't give me that I've been watching you for the past few weeks and you drag around here like Doomsday now what's the problem I'm fine doc I'm fine I just feel a little run down lately this cough of yours nothing well it could be something and when did it come on oh five or 6 weeks ago doc when the bug was going around the bug disappeared but the cough remained well it's going away my problem if I have one is just tension this last shoot it's been a strain now we had oxygen leaks security wiring even had a mouse and a nose can excuse me Doc you come in with me where too to my office Edward Adams 31 graduate MIT specialty Telemetry data analysis IQ 137 married one child already a key man in the nation's space effort with a highly promising Future No pulmonary history no allergies no tendency asthma bronchitis any pain in the chest no the [Applause] back have you noticed any unusual symptoms of any kind add any difficulty in breathing well what well a couple of times I noticed I I coughed up a trace of blood mhm take off your shirt Ed please how long have you been smoking since about 14 15 couple couple of packs a day I'll bet huh yeah something like that mhm okay take a deep [Music] breath dark Rumblings no it's just a small localized wheezing but let's have a picture huh let you say Doc right over there Ed this won't take wait a minute how's Nancy these days oh she's fine I wish I could say the same but her golf game that's good fine all right allegion Dr Emerson mhm will you please mail us right now ahead of him right do well have I got time to write a will oh that and then some I'm sure but that doesn't mean that I'm giving you a complete bill of health what do you mean well I mean that you're flying to NASA headquarters in Houston first thing in the morning for a complete physical checkup you're kidding I'm sorry Ed we can't afford to let men like you ignore something that just might develop into something serious well now don't pull your bedside manner on me what have I got doc you Engineers are all alike aren't you you just have to have the answer well I'll tell you you've got an abnormal spot the size of a nickel on your lung now it could be Scar Tissue a node a localized swelling due to some chronic irritant any number of things at any rate we'll find out exactly what it is in Houston so you have a good trip okay I'll arrange your flight okay doc Edward Adams 31 a career only beginning a young man intelligent enough to know he has a problem and that it isn't [Music] minor oh not tonight Timmy uh Timmy take your uh scooter and put it in the bedroom will you [Music] please that's a good boy we watched the shot on TV honey it was just beautiful daddy did you make that rock Timmy I've told you 50 times I don't make them why not let him think so for a time anyway is it so bad to be proud of his father he's told all his friends honey I've got a rotten headache can we eat early everything's ready I'll put it right on Timmy go wash your [Music] hands Nancy I have to pack tonight I'm flying to Houston first thing in the morning the launch went so well I thought you'd come home happy oh I'm sorry Nancy I haven't been feeling too well lately where are you going to Houston another routine briefing updating procedure new seminar I should be back tomorrow night I've never been to Houston I'm going with you for one day that's no fun besides we don't have anybody to take care of Timmy well mother's volunteered a 100 times I'll take her up on it Nancy with this cough doc Emerson had a look he thinks maybe there's a minor infection I thought something was bothering you [Music] [Applause] the age of space time and distance telescope breakfast in Berlin London lunch in New York Miami dinner in Houston an exploding Metropolis thrusting Skyward no time here either for dragging the [Music] feet NASA space headquarters USA morning good morning and Mrs Adams to see Dr Cen Dr Cen is expecting you please go to office 112a thank you you could leave your Lage here if you please thank you very much all right do you have the telephone number yes oh send them in please come in hello Mrs Adams hello Mr Adams hello doctor sit down please thank you well Dr Emerson tells me you're one of his golfing croes you could have brought up a more pleasant subject and nobody can beat that man you're not alone while he masquerades as a general practitioner actually he's a specialist at overlooking Strokes in the rough I keep an eye on him doctor I'm sure you Medics didn't bring this uh all the way here just to talk about golf handicaps we're hoping we're praying but the questionable spot on your lung is uh simply Nature's defense against some foreign irritant such as that noxious agent you have in your mouth Dr Emerson advises me that you're a chain smoker really no three taxs a day I don't inhale half of them and most of them I don't smoke you know that they just sit there and burn away along with our furniture well look if it's such a nasty costly habit why don't you stop I said I would anytime you would please please I'm not trying to trigger a divorce I can't understand why in the face of all the research the findings the indisputable conclusions you young people would want to swap your health and vitality for what at the very best is a thoroughly unnourished habit forming fire hazard head let me see a pack of your cigarettes you ask if they're dangerous why do you suppose your government has required that this be printed on every package sold caution cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health no wonder it's in little print do you have any idea what the solution is that's the amount of nicotine that will pass through the body of anyone who smokes one package of cigarettes a day yearly or take this distillate tobacco from the same number of cigarettes refu acids hydrocarbons cancer causing tars paint the solution on the skin of healthy mice and they will develop cancer what happens when we paint the raw insides of our lungs with it it has been calculated that each cigarette smoked shortens one's life 14 and 1 12 minutes let me have your cigarette Ed I have something else to show you I want you to see what happens from the use of just one cigarette watch carefully the col of a little plastic bag Mr and Mrs Adams take a good close look at these deposits from just one cigarette the Surgeon General of the United States has estimated that 300,000 people die unnecessarily each year as a result of smoking some authorities are predicting that by 1975 34 of a million people will die annually if smoking Trends continue Dr are you assuming that I'm here because of smoking I'll answer that question after the tests this won't hurt very much just be like a mosquito bite sure dog see that wasn't bad was it yeah Edward Adams Space Age engineer experiencing a countdown he never trained for 5 4 3 2 1 will it be green for gold or self-destruct now we're hoping this Legion hasn't spread and isn't involving the blood vessels in the higher area or the lymph no and will be localized in this particular area the medical date as it comes in is not [Music] reassuring a broncoscopy is required the bronchoscope is an inst strument for looking down into the lungs is the big question mark on Edward Adam's right lung merely a sore spot or is it a tumor if so is it benign or is it malignant well if you have to do it I I guess you have to do it that's right the section of tissue is removed a biopsy being required pathology will provide the answer in a matter of hours in the meanwhile Edward Adams is left in suspense we won't have an answer on your test until sometime late this afternoon so why don't you enjoy yourselves I've got a couple of tickets to the Astrodome I've never been to the Astrodome well that's very nice thank you Doctor should be quite a game doctor suppose the results are positive you'll undergo lung surgery immediately the results are going to be negative so cheer up you're taking me to the ball game thank you doctor [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] shall we go honey yeah if you don't mind I just I'm not enjoying it [Applause] either William room [Music] 903 yes oh fine ask them to come in please Mr Adams Dr Cen will see you now come in well that was the ball game well to be honest about it doctor I didn't see it Ed put out that cigarette it's the last one you're ever going to smoke it's surgery you have carcinoma cancer of the right lung how extensive we won't know until we've opened your chest if the legion is confined if it hasn't metastasized that is to say spread we may have to remove only a small portion of your lung on the other hand if it is spread into the surrounding tissue we may have to remove the entire lung what about my other lung well from what our tests have shown us so far it seems to be clear but in the case of cancer we can't be certain until we see for ourselves I realize how deeply disturbing it is for you to hear this but try not to be too depressed we've performed hundreds of these operations and some of our patients go on to lead productive lives some of the physical activity of course might of necessity have to be restricted but that's a very small price to pay how soon do you have to operate doctor tomorrow about noon you'll have to check in tonight good [Music] morning I'll be with you the whole time [Music] H2 this is as far as you go young [Music] lady Edward Adams 31 victim of lung cancer caused by smoking cigarettes the healthy delicate oxygen breathing tissue of his lung has been so persistently abused by tar bearing carcinogenic smoke as to render one particular area defenseless Against The Invasion and growth of abnormal cell tissue cancer this invading tissue takes root as a result of weakened normal tissue tissue drastically weakened by the inhibitive effects of tobacco [Music] the diseased lung the hardened area is the primary lesion of cancer has it spread throughout the lung will Edward Adams get off with a minimal loss of tissue or will he lose the entire lung Edward Adams is fortunate he is going to lose only a lobe a small portion of his right lung there it is a part of the life preserving breathing apparatus nature gives to [Music] man there it is lost what about the the lung has it also become diseased it's been beaten and badgered by tobacco smoke for the same period of time a normal healthy lung of a nonsmoker the section of lung just taken out of Edward Adams the discoloration is due to hydrocarbons and [Music] tars the tough leathery condition of the tissue results from the deposit of these un welcome substances and the ensuing collapse of healthy cells in reaction to them [Music] [Music] [Applause] hello Mrs Adams how is he I'd say you're a very fortunate woman fortunate your husband lost only a portion of his loan but you like the facts and I'll give them to you I wouldn't have guaranteed saving any of his loan and how long you have him with you depends largely on him no more smoking you're going to be the boss now if he hasn't been sobered by this ordeal if he doesn't listen then he really doesn't want to live and he's just committing suicide I offer this advice for young women as well nature is much kinder to man than man is to himself head now depends on God's help along with sensible well regulated living your husband may be able to do a lot of the things he was accustomed to but there's one thing he can never do again smoke do you understand that Mrs Adams goodbye my dear goodbye Dr Cen [Music] Daddy play boss me well not just now buddy daddy's not strong enough yet oh do you see it it's just coming into view now man it looks great here take a look Edward Adams didn't have a chance to take part in this one but with God's help he could hopefully be in on the next [Applause] now [Music]
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