November 16th is Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and Smoking Cessation
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day
It's about time you know your pancreas better and how to spread the word and raise awareness. See ways you can go PURPLE for WPCD and get more information at www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org/world-pancreatic-cancer-day/
The Great American Smokeout
About 34 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths.
While the rates of cigarette smoking have declined over the past several decades, from 42% in 1965 to 14% in 2019, the gains have been inconsistent. Some groups smoke more heavily or at higher rates and suffer disproportionately from smoking-related cancer and other diseases. These populations tend to be those who experience inequities in multiple areas of their lives, including those at lower socioeconomic levels, those without college degrees, American Indians/Alaska natives, African American/Black communities, LGBTQ communities, those in the military, those with behavioral health conditions, and others.
No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves health both immediately and over the long term. Giving up smoking is a journey, and it can be hard, but you can increase your chances of success with a good plan and support. Getting help through counseling and medications doubles or even triples your chances of quitting successfully.
Other resources:
- American Lung Association (Lung HelpLine & Tobacco QuitLine) 800-LUNGUSA (800-586-4872)
- BeTobaccoFree (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669
- Lung Cancer Resources
- Nicotine Anonymous 1-877-TRY-NICA (1-877-879-6422) a non-profit 12-step fellowship of people helping each other live nicotine-free lives
- Quit for Life 866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454)
- Quit Smoking and Tobacco (CDC)
- Smokefree.gov (National Cancer Institute ) quitline: 877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848); TTY 800-332-8615 tools and tips for adults, teens, vets and more
- Smoking and Cancer (CDC)
- Tobacco-free Kids