Smoking is bad for your health.
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Smoking can hurt your lungs and heart.
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Smoking can cause cancer.
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Women who smoke may have sick babies.
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You can get healthy by quitting smoking!
What happens when you quit smoking?
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You breathe better and cough less.
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You lower the chances of cancer and heart problems.
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You feel better and have more energy.
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What happens when you quit smoking?
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Food tastes better.
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You and your clothes smell better.
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You have whiter teeth.
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You will live longer and stay healthy.
Make a plan to quit smoking.
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Pick a day to quit smoking.
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Mark it on your calendar.
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Tell people about your plan.
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Tell people the day you plan to quit.
Ask for help.
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Ask your family and friends to help you.
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Ask your doctor or support person about classes for people who want to quit.
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Your doctor may give you medicine to help.
Stick to your plan!
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Get rid of cigarettes and ashtrays around you.
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Ask others not to smoke near you.
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Think of other things when you want a cigarette.
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Chew gum, eat raw vegetables, or eat popcorn.
You may gain weight when you quit smoking.
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If you are hungry, eat fruits and vegetables
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Stay away from food with sugar and fat.
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Exercise every day.
Check out these links for more information about quitting smoking:
How to Quit Smoking?
Last updated on March 9th, 2010