Quit for the Day or for Life
Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) encourages all tobacco users, whether you smoke or use spit tobacco, to Quit for A Day or Quit for Life during the Great American Smokeout, November 15, 2007.
According to the American Cancer Society, people who plan their quit day in advance DOUBLE the odds of staying quit forever. If you want to take the tobacco-free plunge - whether it's for one day or for good, there are steps to take now that will help you prepare and significantly increase your chances for success.
To support people in their schools and workplaces, JCDHE is assisting campuses and employers in bringing the quit challenge to work. Several Jefferson County businesses are offering support and incentives for employees who make it through the workday without lighting up or taking a dip. High schools and college campuses are hosting awareness events and offering students the opportuntity to quit for the day or for life, as well.
For more information call (303) 275-7555.
If you are thinking about quitting for a day or for life and are seeking additional support, attend the
Getting Ready to Quit Class on
November 8, 2007 from 6 - 8 pm at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center located at 8300 West 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge. This is a free class designed to help those thinking about quitting smoking or chewing tobacco to plan for success.
To reserve a spot and for more information, call (303) 275-7555.
Not able to attend a class? Call the QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT NOW and get coached by a trained cessation specialist over the phone. The QuitLine, a free service, also provides the nicotine patch for free.
The QuitLine also has a web-based support at www.coquitline.org. This free service provides information, support and tools for tailoring your own personal plan for quitting.
You may also visit the
tobacco prevention page on the JCDHE website, http://health.jeffco.us for
9 Days to Prepare to Quit plan, which provides information about the key steps to take to successfully quit for good.
Visit the American Cancer Society's official website of the Great American Smokeout,
ht
tp://www.cancer.org/docroot/subsite/greatamericans/Smokeout.aspfor a wealth of informtion and support for those ready to take on the Smokeout Challenge.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 44 million adults in the United States currently smoke, and about half will die prematurely from smoking. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths (438,000 people) each year.