The Great American Smokeout
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According to The American Cancer Society (@AmericanCancer), “Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 29% of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women.” For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. Beyond its symbolic gesture, the Great American Smokeout serves as a catalyst for positive change, inspiring individuals to break free from the chains of tobacco addiction and embrace a future filled with vitality and resilience. Join us as we delve into the motivations, challenges, and triumphs surrounding this pivotal day, fostering a community of support and shared determination.
$1.5 Million Grant to Expand Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Tool Developed by Georgia State Researchers
A mindfulness-based smoking cessation tool developed by Georgia State University researchers will reach a wider, more diverse audience thanks to a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. iQuit Mindfully, which was developed by a team led by Associate Professor Claire Spears in the School of Public Health, has been shown to help smokers quit, with up to 35 percent of participants successfully quitting after using the tool, compared to 7 percent for the general population.
Surgeon General’s Report: Eliminating Tobacco-Related Disease and Death: Addressing Disparities
NEW: Today I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Report on tobacco-related health disparities in the United States. This report recognizes that while we’ve made remarkable progress reducing tobacco use in the past 60 years, that progress has not been even. pic.twitter.com/1NqGfqH7hT
— Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) November 19, 2024
Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time
It’s never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Within minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your body begins to recover. Check out this list of all of the benefits of quitting from American Cancer Society
When you first quit smoking, you may feel some discomfort as the nicotine leaves your system. Learn what to expect so you can plan ahead: https://t.co/n05X8KxOfR pic.twitter.com/uvqLIJnXIT
— FDA Tobacco (@FDATobacco) November 15, 2024
How to Quit Smoking
CDC provides a list of tips and resources to help quit for good.
Start the week off strong by starting your quit smoking journey. Find free resources to help you reach your smokefree goals at https://t.co/N6zYMofVuw. #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/tutsARgIP8
— CDC Tobacco Free (@CDCTobaccoFree) November 18, 2024
Smoking Cessation – 3 Steps to Quitting
The US Surgeon General has said, “Smoking cessation [stopping smoking] represents the single most important step that people who smoke can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives.” Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. To learn about the available tools, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. You can also find free tips and tools below.
How Much Will You Save
Smoking cigarettes is expensive. Use the smokefree.gov calculator to find out how much of your money is going up in smoke. For reference, the average price of a pack of cigarettes is $8.391 in the United States.
The cost of smoking adds up quickly. Check out our savings calculator to find out how much you could save if you quit today: https://t.co/ti5SLQtGd2 pic.twitter.com/ZiB08Rwguj
— SmokefreeUS @NCI (@SmokefreeUs) November 15, 2024
