Tobacco use is the single greatest preventable cause of disease and
premature death in Texas. More than 24,000 Texas
adults die each year of a smoking-related illness. That is more than the
number of deaths from AIDS, heroin, cocaine, alcohol, car accidents, fire, and
murder combined.A week before Thanksgiving every year, millions of smokers commit to a longer, healthier future by kicking their tobacco addiction. The Great American Smokeout urges people to stay smoke-free for a day, perhaps forever. Health benefits for ex-smokers and those around them are immense.
The habit is hard to break but not impossible. Forty-six million
Americans smoke. Make the commitment to be one less by Nov. 17. Talk to your
doctor for help and resources to quit smoking.
Helpful Websites:
- Live Chat Nov. 17: Practical tips to help you and your loved ones quit smoking American Cancer Society
- Smokefree.gov National Cancer Institute
- UCanQuit2.org U.S. Department of Defense
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