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DID YOU KNOW?

Every day approximately 3,600 children between 12 and 17 years of age smoke their first cigarette, and an estimated 1,100 of them will become regular smokers. Half of them will ultimately die from their habit. (source: American Lung Association)

GET READY TO QUIT

Trying to quit? You’re not alone. Among the 23% of students across the nation who currently smoke, over half have tried to quit in the last year. (1)

Why should I quit?

A healthier body, a fatter wallet, a cleaner environment. Let us count the reasons… There are health benefits, economic benefits, relationship benefits, appearance benefits, and environmental benefits to quitting smoking. Let’s break them down…

1. Health benefits

     • You’ll no longer be addicted to a toxic substance
     • You’ll perform better when playing sports
     • You’ll breathe better
     • Your food will taste better
     • You’ll have less risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease

2. Economic benefits

• You’ll have more cash to spend on other things. See how much you could save. Try the Cost Calculator.

3. Appearance benefits

     • You’ll look more attractive to the opposite sex
     • Your breath won’t stink
     • You’ll have fewer wrinkles (years from now you’ll thank us!)

4. Relationship benefits

• You’ll argue less with your parents

5. Environmental benefits

• You’ll be putting less pollution into the air
• You’ll have less risk of an accident while driving

Need more reasons to quit?
Check out this video: The Health Consequences of Smoking.

Are you ready to quit now?

references | updated: 08.30.2008

references

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 2008 from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/SS/SS5505.pdf, page 14.

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