According to the Center for Disease Control, upwards of 45 million people smoke in the US, and 31 million want to quit. So do it today, the 30th anniversary of The Great American Smokeout! But in case you need a better reason, here's five from about.com.
- Heart Disease. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and the leading cause of death from smoking. The toxins in cigarette smoke cause plaque to form in the arteries, which leads to hardening of the arteries.
- Stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US, affecting 700,00 people each year. For smokers, the risk of stroke is nearly 2 1/2 times that of non-smokers.
- Lung Cancer. 162, 460 deaths will occur during 2006 from lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women. 87% of all lung cancer cases involve tobacco. It is one form of cancer that is preventable.
- Emphysema/COPD. Tobacco is the number one cause of COPD and quitting smoking is considered the best way to halt further damage.
- Oral cancer. 70-80% of mouth cancer cases are due to tobacco use.
Without your health you have nothing!! Think about it.
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