Kick Butts-Clearing the Air About Smoking


Despite overwhelming evidence that smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the United States, over 49 million Americans are smokers. Research shows that 26 million men and 22 million women over the age of 18 are cigarette smokers, putting them at risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease. In fact, one out of every 5 deaths is due to smoking-related disease. And, 2.2 million adolescents, ages 12-17, smoke, with 3,000 starting each day.

Benefits

  • If you quit before age 50, you'll have 1/2 the risk of death before age 65 compared to smokers. 
  • The risk of lung cancer is reduced 50-70% after 10 years. 
  • The risk of bladder cancer is the dame as non-smokers in 7 years. 
  • The risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is reduced by 50% after just one year and declines each year thereafter. 
  • In 15 years, the risk of CHD is no different than for those who NEVER smoked. 
  • The risk of ulcers and respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia decreases. 
  • Babies born to mothers who quit smoking have similar births weights to those born to mothers who never smoked. 
You Can Quit- Join Over 48 Million Americans Who Have

That's right…almost the same number who smoke today have quit during the last 10 years. And, more than 32 million of those who smoke today want to quit with you. While many new products are available to help "kick the habit", the key is making the decision to quit and knowing you can, regardless of age, health status or lifestyle.

It is Time To Quit

Smoking is an addiction and quitting is difficult
without proper guidance and support. But, you
don't have to do it alone. Take the opportunity
to participate in our MedAssessã Smoking
Cessation Program, a comprehensive program
Designed to help you quit smoking…forever.
For a reasonable fee, our pharmacist will help
you:

  • Understand and properly use medication to help stop smoking 
  • Reduce nicotene withdrawal symptoms 
  • Better handle any temporary behavioral changes 
  • Measure and monitor your progress 
And, much more. You'll receive informative educational materials. See for yourself the progress you will make in building a healthier body…a healthier you.  Most important, our pharmacist will support you all the way, each and every step.

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