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12 Top Reasons to Stop Smoking Now
New Evidence May Be the Most Convincing Yet
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published December 22, 2010
Every year, more than 400,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses – and according to a new report, even a single cigarette can damage your health. Here are 12 more reasons why you need to stop smoking now...
Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, but you probably didn’t know how bad.
Even tiny amounts of cigarette smoke harm your lungs and DNA, according to a just-released Surgeon General’s report.
“The chemicals in tobacco smoke reach lungs quickly every time you inhale, causing damage immediately,” U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., said in a statement.
The more you smoke, the harder it is for your body to repair DNA damage or respond to treatment if you develop cancer, she added.
As the report notes, studies have shown that cigarettes kill 443,000 people every year in the U.S. due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, heart disease, lung disease and other causes.
In fact, 1 in every 5 Americans dies of a smoking-related illness.
And that doesn’t even take into account the effects on your skin, mood, fertility and finances.
The Food and Drug Administration recently banned flavored cigarettes and began investigating menthol cigarettes. In November, it issued rules requiring graphic images on cigarette packages.
But efforts to reduce smoking have stalled in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 1998 and 2008, the number of smokers fell by just 3.5%, from 24.1%-20.6%.
If you’re among those who still aren’t convinced and haven't yet quit smoking, here are 12 reasons to stop smoking now....
Read the article for more info.
I'm gonna guess that very few smokers will even look at this article.
12 Top Reasons to Stop Smoking Now
New Evidence May Be the Most Convincing Yet
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published December 22, 2010
Every year, more than 400,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses – and according to a new report, even a single cigarette can damage your health. Here are 12 more reasons why you need to stop smoking now...
Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, but you probably didn’t know how bad.
Even tiny amounts of cigarette smoke harm your lungs and DNA, according to a just-released Surgeon General’s report.
“The chemicals in tobacco smoke reach lungs quickly every time you inhale, causing damage immediately,” U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., said in a statement.
The more you smoke, the harder it is for your body to repair DNA damage or respond to treatment if you develop cancer, she added.
As the report notes, studies have shown that cigarettes kill 443,000 people every year in the U.S. due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, heart disease, lung disease and other causes.
In fact, 1 in every 5 Americans dies of a smoking-related illness.
And that doesn’t even take into account the effects on your skin, mood, fertility and finances.
The Food and Drug Administration recently banned flavored cigarettes and began investigating menthol cigarettes. In November, it issued rules requiring graphic images on cigarette packages.
But efforts to reduce smoking have stalled in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 1998 and 2008, the number of smokers fell by just 3.5%, from 24.1%-20.6%.
If you’re among those who still aren’t convinced and haven't yet quit smoking, here are 12 reasons to stop smoking now....
Read the article for more info.
I'm gonna guess that very few smokers will even look at this article.