Should you quit?
Think....About It.
Some Numbers
-Every day is the U.S. About 3,900 people between 12 & 17 smoke their first cigarette.
-Around 1,000 youth become cigarette smokers every day
-Approx. 70% of smokers want to quit completely
-45% of smokers try to quit every year
-Around 1,000 youth become cigarette smokers every day
-Approx. 70% of smokers want to quit completely
-45% of smokers try to quit every year
The Chemicals
Cyanide -
Used by the Nazi's in their concentration camps.
One of the most deadly poisons.
Arsenic -
used in traps to kill rodents by dehydration
DDT-
Synthetic pesticide still used in various parts of the world. It has been banned in the USA since 1972
Carbon Monoxide-
Replaces oxygen in the blood stream
Used by the Nazi's in their concentration camps.
One of the most deadly poisons.
Arsenic -
used in traps to kill rodents by dehydration
DDT-
Synthetic pesticide still used in various parts of the world. It has been banned in the USA since 1972
Carbon Monoxide-
Replaces oxygen in the blood stream
The Result
Cancer in the....
- Trachea, bronchus, and lung
- Bladder
- Blood (acute myeloid leukemia)
- Cervix
- Colon and rectum (colorectal)
- Esophagus
- Kidney and ureter
- Larynx
- Liver
- Oropharynx (includes parts of the throat, tongue, soft palate, and the tonsils)
- Pancreas
- Stomach
- early delivery
- Stillbirth (death of the baby before birth)
- Low birth weight
START (Way to stop)
S = Set a quit date.
T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit.
A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting.
R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.
T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.
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