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- 1. SMOKING The Single Largest Preventable Cause of Death in the United States
- 2. Smoking • There are 40 million smokers in America • Kills 480,000 Americans each year www.youtube.com/watch?v=symxns3p0
- 3. Smoking 9 out of 10 lung cancers are caused by smoking. www.healthline.com/health/lung-cancer
- 4. Smoking 8 of 10 COPD deaths occur from smoking www.quitsmoking.about.com
- 5. Smoking Causes heart disease and stroke by: • Increasing triglycerides • Decreasing HDL • Increasing plaque buildup • Narrowing blood vessels
- 6. Within 2 hours of Quitting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure return to NORMAL
- 7. Within 48 hours of Quitting Sense of smell and taste return to NORMAL
- 8. Within One Year of Quitting Overall risk of Cardiovascular disease is CUT IN HALF!!
- 9. Within 5 to 15 years of Quitting Chance of stroke is that of a NONSMOKER!! www.healthline.com
- 10. CDC. (2016). Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/reso urces/data QuitDay. (2016). Retrieved from www.quitday.org/quitting-effects/