1. Cesar Vargas
Why You Should
Quit Smoking
Sunday,
October 5th
2014
2. Why You Should Quit Smoking
Facts:
• In 2012, 18% of Americans, 18
and older, were current smokers
• Smoking is addictive
• Tobacco contains more than 7,000
chemicals
• There is Approx. 5 million deaths
annually due to tobacco use
3. Why You Should Quit Smoking
Facts cont.
• Although the amount of smokers has declined, the rate
of young adult smokers has remained steady
• Smokers on average die 15 years sooner than non
smokers
• Most lung cancer deaths are due to smoking
4. Why You Should Quit Smoking
Why Quit?
• Save money $$$
• It's good for the people around you
• You'll be able to breath clean air
• You'll decrease the risk of heart disease and heart
attack
7. Why You Should Quit Smoking
How to Quit
There are many ways to quit smoking such as
quitting cold turkey, nicotine patch, nicotine gum,
gradually reducing the amount of cigarettes.
8. Why You Should Quit Smoking
Steps to Quit
Smoking:
1. Put it on paper
2. Enlist support
3. See a specialist
4. Take it slow
5. Avoid Smoking Triggers
9. Why You Should Quit Smoking
Steps to Quit
Smoking:
6. Try a stop smoking product
7. Manage your stress
8. Take it one day at a time
9. Celebrate your success