According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20 percent of American 18 years of age or older currently smoke cigarettes.
The American Cancer Society reports that smoking damages nearly every organ in the human body, is linked to at least 15 different cancers, and accounts for some 30% of all cancer deaths. More than 440,000 people die from smoking-related causes each year.
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas. It is also associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.
Emory is committed to your health and wellness, providing you with the information and tools you need to make the right choices regarding your overall care. This year, Emory will give you tools to help you in the efforts to curb your tobacco addiction.
Do you need help quitting?
Take this short quiz from the American Cancer Society to find out if you need help breaking your tobacco habit.
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Join the Great American Smokeout®!
Each year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday of November.
The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps make people aware of the many tools they can use to quit for good.