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Women and Smoking
"When calling attention to public health problems, we must not misuse the word 'epidemic.' But there is no better word to describe the 600-percent increase since 1950 in women's death rates for lung cancer, a disease primarily caused by cigarette smoking. Clearly, smoking-related disease among women is a full-blown epidemic." - David Satcher, MD, PhD
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What Kids Say about: Tobacco
It's unhealthy to smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco - everyone knows that. But what do kids think about these habits? KidsHealth wanted to know, so we asked 1,433 kids. Here's what they said:
Most kids have never tried cigarettes or chewing tobacco.
85% of kids said they've never tried it.
10% of kids said they tried it once.
5% said they use tobacco once in a while or as often as every week.
Most kids live in houses where no one smokes.
62% said no one smokes in their house.
18% said one person does.
20% said two or more people do.
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What Does It Really Take To Quit Smoking?
Personal Commitment – this is the most important part, if you do not truly want to quit your chances of success are diminished.
Self Discipline – Without the self-discipline to change old habits, deny yourself what you think is pleasure, and look forward to a much more rewarding life, this will be a really hard journey.
Information – You really can't have too much information, just be careful not get bogged down looking for info and not starting.
Pick your Plan or Method – Commit to the idea of finally quitting for good, be sure you keep the self-discipline handy; to overcome the temptations, and you will succeed.
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