Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Be Smoke-Free
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers and those around them. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones. Take a few minutes to make the decision to be smoke-free.
- If you smoke, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or your doctor or nurse for help in quitting.
- Avoid secondhand smoke. Stay away from other people’s smoke.
- If you’re pregnant, choose not to smoke.
- Choose restaurants and businesses that are smoke-free.
Learn More
How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Secondhand Smoke (U.S. Surgeon General)
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