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QUITTING SMOKING

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  Quitting Smoking: It is Never too late..........Claudia Tarr, RRT

 1.  Quitting smoking is hard.  Why should I quit this late in life?

Quitting anytime in life is a good thing.  And quitting later in life has its benefits too.  The risks for, and affects on, heart disease will be reduced.  That “smokers cough” will go away, and you will have more wind to play with grandchildren.  The risk for cancer takes 5-10 years to diminish, but who knows how long we will live for sure?  Besides, smoking can diminish cancer-fighting treatments.  Not buying tobacco products will improve your cash flow.  Your house, clothes, car, and even yourself will smell better too.

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