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Help to Quit Smoking
Ten Reasons Not to Smoke
Why quitting is better for your health and the health of those around you
An estimated 450,000 Americans die each year from tobacco-related disease. In fact, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. If that’s not enough to make you quit, consider this. Smoking causes changes in your appearance and harms those around you.
Here are ten reasons not to smoke:
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Your Heart - Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the United States.
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Your Looks - Smoking causes facial wrinkles and dull, dry hair.
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Your Lungs - Smoking causes nearly 90 percent of all lung cancers.
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Your Reproductive Health - Smoking affects fertility and may be a factor in early menopause.
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Your Kids - Secondhand smoke causes children to develop bronchitis and pneumonia. Parents who smoke are poor role models for healthy living.
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Your Throat - Smoking, especially paired with heavy alcohol use, raises the risk of mouth and throat cancers.
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Your Love Life - Smoking is a habit that turns off many potential partners. It can also cause erectile dysfunction.
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Your Stomach, Bladder and Pancreas - Smoking raises the risk of cancer in these organs, especially combined with heavy alcohol use.
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Your Pocketbook - On average, a pack of cigarettes costs about $4. It’s a very expensive habit.
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Your Smile - Over time, smoking turns teeth yellow and may lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
If you’re ready to quit, you’ll find the help you need through Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network’s Tobacco Treatment Program.
Want to Know More? To schedule an appointment or to find out more information,
call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday).
This page last updated 6/13/08 11:35 AM
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