Fact: 1 in 5 People Die From Cigarette Smoke Every Year
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart Health Month highlights the leading causes of heart disease. Can you guess the top culprits of heart disease in Americans? Alcohol and cigarettes. According to the AHA, not only does smoking affect your heart health, it also causes other complications which can lead to death. In fact, smoking is the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. accounting for more than 440,000 deaths a year.
2014 Report From The Surgeon General: Despite significant progress since the first Surgeon General’s report, issued 50 years ago, smoking remains the single largest cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.
It’s no wonder companies like CVS Pharmacy are pulling cigarettes from their shelves. It’s also the reason millions of people have decided to quit smoking – their lives depend on it. Have you considered kicking the habit? This infographic from the AHA shows you the steps to take to help you quit smoking, which include:
- Educate Yourself. Learning the risks of cigarette smoke and tobacco are eye openers, but also knowing the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle are great reasons to quit.
- Make a Plan To Quit. Not everyone can quit cold turkey. Give yourself a chance duty setting goals and be deliberate about your choice to quit.
- Tips For Success. To stick to your plan, you’ll want to have people around you to support you as well as plan ahead for how you deal with urges. Consider getting help if you need it by dialing 800-QuitNow (800-784-8669).
Feel free to save this infographic or share it with someone you know who is wanting to quit. We’ve also included more resources below to help you kick the habit for good.
Here’s to your healthy heart!
