QUITTING SMOKING HELPS REDUCE THE RISK FOR SEVERAL CANCERS
Every tobacco-free life starts with one tobacco-free day. To have the best chance of quitting tobacco successfully, it helps to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
Learn how to quit smoking or smokeless tobacco.
WHY QUIT SMOKING?
Number of deaths in the US from illnesses related to tobacco use each year.
Deaths attributed to smoking in the US each year.
Percentage of cancer deaths in the US caused by smoking.
PREPARE FOR YOUR QUIT DAY
Pick a date and mark it on the calendar.
Get rid of all the cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and at work.
Decide on a plan. Will you use NRT or other medicines? Will you attend a stop-smoking class? If so, sign up now.
Set up a support system that can include family, friends, or others.