Did you know that tobacco use is the leading avoidablecause of death?
It is no longer a “bad habit” but is a chronic and co morbid disease.
- Smoking also affects the health of non-smokers. Second hand smoke can increase one’s risk for lung cancer and coronary heart disease.
- Children exposed to tobacco smoke are at an increase risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as well as more severe asthma and other infections
BUT…It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking!
People who quit smoking reduce their risk of lung cancer by 30-50% after 10 years and cut their risk of oral and esophageal cancer in half within 5 years after quitting.
No Matter how long you have smoked, you can experience benefits when you stop!
Ask your provider today for help or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
1-800-QUIT-NOW is a free service that can help. A trained quit coach will work with you to help you quit and avoid the things that tempt you back into the habit.