This document discusses the health risks and consequences of smoking and provides information to help smokers quit. It notes that smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., killing over 480,000 people per year, and that smokers die approximately 10 years earlier than non-smokers. The document lists strategies for quitting smoking like setting a quit date, changing habits, and avoiding places where smoking is common. It also outlines the substantial health and financial benefits of successfully quitting smoking long-term.

1. SMOKING
CESSATION
Created by:
Desirae Acree, RN

2. Did you know?
 According to the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC), Smoking is the leading preventable cause of
death in the U.S.
 Smoking is responsible for more than 480,000
deaths per year
 On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than non-
smokers
 7/10 adult smokers WANT to quit smoking…you are
NOT alone

3. What’s in a Cigarette?

4. How can you quit?
 Pick a day to quit, and stick to it
 Breathe – Deep breathing relieves stress. Taking breaks
for this can take place of your normal “smoke” breaks
 Smoke free places – Staying away from smoke will help
with cravings
 Changing habits – When you used to go smoke, start
something new. Go for a walk, reading, etc.
 Keep something in your mouth – To help with cravings,
use suckers, toothpicks, and hardy candy

5. Save Money, Buy Back More Time
 Average cost per pack - $5.51
 You can save over $2,000 a year by not smoking
 If you quit for 2,923 days:
- Cigarettes Avoided - 29,239
- Money Saved - $4,386
- Time Won Back – 121 Days

6. Illnesses related to Smoking
 Do any of these illnesses relate to you?
- Cardiovascular Disease - Diabetes
- Lung Cancer - COPD

7. Social Benefits of Quitting Smoking
 Smoking is banned at most restaurants, bars,
nightclubs, and a lot of other social gathering places
 You wont have to excuse yourself for smoke breaks
and worry about the judgments others have
 Exercising and just normal day to day activities will be
easier
 No longer put your loved ones at risk for second hand
smoke

8. Health Benefits of Quitting
• Benefits of quitting smoking outweigh the temporary
relief and enjoyment of a cigarette

9. References
 https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fa
ct_sheets/health_effects/tobacco_related_mor
tality/index.htm
 http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-
facts/
 https://tobaccofreelife.org/why-quit-
smoking/benefits-quitting-smoking/