Smoking & Heart Disease
There is no safe way to smoke, use snuff or chew tobacco. All forms of tobacco use can cause damage to the body - even in small amounts. Stopping smoking will help your heart do its job delivering blood to the rest of the body. Now is a great time to kick the habit.
Why should you quit smoking?
- Reduces your chance of heart attack, stroke and cancer
- Improves your health
- Sets a good example for children
- Improves your sense of smell and the taste of food
- Your home, car and breath will smell better
- You no longer have to worry about quitting
- Saves money
- Those around you will be healthier
- Freedom from addiction
- Provides a healthier environment for those you love
Please discuss any questions for aids to stop smoking with your doctor. Trident Health System offers smoking cessation classes. For more information, please call Consult-A-Nurse at 843-797-FIND (3463).
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