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Dangers of smoking. Lisa Capp and Mary Walthers University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. What is in a cigarette?. What does smoking cause?. Lung Diseases Lung Cancer Emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Cancer. kidney
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Dangers of smoking Lisa Capp and Mary Walthers University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
What does smoking cause? Lung Diseases Lung Cancer Emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cancer • kidney • pancreatic • throat • bladder • cervical • esophageal • oral cavity • uterine cancer
Why quit smoking? • Maintain good health and lowers risk for multiple diseases. • Inconvenient • Good for the well-being of others • Addicting
Cost of cigarettes Pack of cigarettes in Chicago (2010) = $10.00 One pack per week = $522.00 spent per year One pack per day = $3,650.00 per year
Negative Aspects bad breathclothes/hair smell
Resources for quitting TeachersSchool Nurse
Telephone Support • CALL 1-800-QUIT-NOW - People are available to help you quit smoking.
Sullivan High school ACCESS Health Clinic Bring insurance card with you. OR $3.00
Over-the-counter Medications Gum Patches Lozenges
medications from your doctor • Sometimes you may need medicine to help quit. • Need prescription from your doctor.
get help for free -Young Cheon-Klessig (Nurse Practitioner at CDPH Uptown Clinic) will speak to a group at your school or in your community. -She will give you advice on how to quit smoking and will give out FREE PATCHES.
Websites • http://smokefree.gov/ • American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
April 2010Lisa Capp and Mary WalthersUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of nursing The collaboration between UIC College of Nursing and Heartland Alliance Refugee Health Programs was made possible with funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Department of Health and Human Services provided to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Human Services.