Smoking
You should know by now where the medical community stands on the issue of tobacco smoking. In short, QUIT NOW. As the most important preventable cause of premature death in the U.S., smoking accounts for almost 440,000 deaths annually. Smoking drastically increases your risk for chronic disorders such as cancer, obstructive pulmonary disease and the cardiovascular disease atherosclerosis.
Caused by a buildup of fatty substances in the arteries, atherosclerosis is accountable for a large number of smoking-related mortalities. Research also suggests that smoking is a key contributor to coronary heart disease, a precursor to heart attack.
To learn more about the risks of smoking or access resources and tools for quitting, click here.
To view an interactive online presentation about smoking cessation, click here.
To view an interactive online presentation detailing smoking effects, click here.
If you are a tobacco smoker and would like some assistance kicking the habit, you should call the Mississippi Tobacco Quit Line: 1.800.QUITNOW.
Staffed by professional counselors, the Mississippi Tobacco Quit Line can help have proven strategies and tactics for smoking cessation that can help you stop smoking for good. To visit the Website, click here.