Annual Smoke-Out event to help SFA students 'kick the habit'
By: Sheryl Bacon
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: News
The Campus Recreation Department is hosting a Great American Smoke-Out from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday Nov. 20 in the Recreation Center Lobby.
"We will have a booth set up all day with information for helping individuals kick the habit so they can come by anytime they are free," said Alissa Underhill, fitness and wellness graduate assistant.
This annual event is held across the nation to help make people aware of the many tools available to them to help them quit for good.
"Smokers across the nation participate in this event by smoking less or quitting for the day," Underhill said. Research finds that while a majority of smokers want to quit smoking, many put it off until the last minute.
The American Cancer Society stresses that it is extremely important that smokers make a plan to quit well in advance to increase their chances of success. Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps towards a healthier life and it's never too late.
Studies find that smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years life expectancy; those who quit at age 55 gain about five years; and even long-term smokers who quit at 65 gain three years.
There is help available to those who wish to quit but need more support. Smokers can call the American Cancer Society Quit For Life Program operated and managed by Free & Clear at 1-800-227-2345 for tobacco cessation and coaching services that can help increase their chances of quitting for good.
Additionally, smokers can visit www.cancer.org/GreatAmericans for user-friendly online tools and tips to create a smoke-free life. The Great American Smoke-Out is a trademarked concept introduced by The American Cancer Society in 1976 and has had success in helping individuals all over America take the first step towards quitting.
Some important facts about tobacco that smokers should be aware of: Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S.; Cigarette smoking accounts for about 443,000 premature deaths-including 49,400 in nonsmokers; 30 percent of cancer deaths, including 87 percent of lung cancer deaths, can be attributed to tobacco; Smoking accounts for $193 billion in health care expenditures and productivity losses.
Great progress is being made in reducing tobacco use in the U.S., with adult smoking rates in 2007 declining among all adults to 19.8 percent."We are hoping people will come out and get the information they need to help them lead a healthier, smoke-free life. Along with us at the booth, Nacogdoches Safe and Drug Free will be available to assist any individual wanting information on quitting drugs or alcohol. They are a great community resource and together we are hoping to make a difference for the students needing assistance," said Underhill.
For more information contact the Campus Recreation Department at 936-468-6052.
"We will have a booth set up all day with information for helping individuals kick the habit so they can come by anytime they are free," said Alissa Underhill, fitness and wellness graduate assistant.
This annual event is held across the nation to help make people aware of the many tools available to them to help them quit for good.
"Smokers across the nation participate in this event by smoking less or quitting for the day," Underhill said. Research finds that while a majority of smokers want to quit smoking, many put it off until the last minute.
The American Cancer Society stresses that it is extremely important that smokers make a plan to quit well in advance to increase their chances of success. Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps towards a healthier life and it's never too late.
Studies find that smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years life expectancy; those who quit at age 55 gain about five years; and even long-term smokers who quit at 65 gain three years.
There is help available to those who wish to quit but need more support. Smokers can call the American Cancer Society Quit For Life Program operated and managed by Free & Clear at 1-800-227-2345 for tobacco cessation and coaching services that can help increase their chances of quitting for good.
Additionally, smokers can visit www.cancer.org/GreatAmericans for user-friendly online tools and tips to create a smoke-free life. The Great American Smoke-Out is a trademarked concept introduced by The American Cancer Society in 1976 and has had success in helping individuals all over America take the first step towards quitting.
Some important facts about tobacco that smokers should be aware of: Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S.; Cigarette smoking accounts for about 443,000 premature deaths-including 49,400 in nonsmokers; 30 percent of cancer deaths, including 87 percent of lung cancer deaths, can be attributed to tobacco; Smoking accounts for $193 billion in health care expenditures and productivity losses.
Great progress is being made in reducing tobacco use in the U.S., with adult smoking rates in 2007 declining among all adults to 19.8 percent."We are hoping people will come out and get the information they need to help them lead a healthier, smoke-free life. Along with us at the booth, Nacogdoches Safe and Drug Free will be available to assist any individual wanting information on quitting drugs or alcohol. They are a great community resource and together we are hoping to make a difference for the students needing assistance," said Underhill.
For more information contact the Campus Recreation Department at 936-468-6052.
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Googlehuh?
posted 11/19/09 @ 9:42 AM CST
This article is at the bottom of Google news. Did the tobacco industry pay Google off?
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