TARGETING TOBACCO

You Can Be Tobacco Free!

Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death in society today, and contributes to over 400,000 deaths per year. One out of every five people who die this year will die because of tobacco use. The health risks are well-known, but unfortunately, breaking the habit is very difficult because nicotine is a very addictive substance. Although quitting is not easy, millions of people have successfully

It is important to understand your readiness to quit because programs and materials can target exactly where you are in the process of making a commitment to give up tobacco. For more information on assessing your attitude toward quitting, visit Making a Change.

 
Beware Of Substitutions!

Chewing tobacco, cigars, or other forms of tobacco are NOT safe alternatives for cigarettes. These products are highly addictive. Individuals using these products have a 4 to 10 times higher risk of dying from throat and mouth cancer than nonsmokers. Cigars tend to be held in the mouth for a longer time than cigarettes and provide direct exposure of the mouth to tobacco.¹ Carcinogens are more concentrated in smokeless tobacco products and can cause cancer at a younger age.² For more information on tobacco’s health risks, open the Tobacco and You door.

General I.M. Information, is your HOOAH Help advisor. Click on this icon to learn more about tobacco and readiness.

For more information see:
Tips for Quitting Smoking

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