Family
concerns:
Smoking affects not only yourself,
but secondary smoke can substantially affect the health of those around you.
Children with parents who smoke are sick more often. More frequent colds and
flu, ear infections, asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia may be due in part to
cigarette smoke. Babies born to smokers may have a lower birth weight and have
slow lung development. They are more likely to be hospitalized in their first
two years of life. In addition, they will be more prone to smoke as adults.
Why do you want to quit? For your
own health or your families? To save money? Whatever the reason for quitting,
there is nothing to loose and much to gain. Support from your family and friends
can be a great help in your quest to quit smoking, but ultimately it is only
your desire and force of will that will decide if you will be successful or not.
You may run into "Doubting Thomas'" who will tell you, "Good
luck, I tried to quit once. It will never happen." Don t let these people
discourage you. All you need is self-assurance and Smoke Away to help through
the rough spots. In fact, by quitting you may inspire others around you to quit,
too. You will gain self-respect and the respect of those important to you.
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