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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001 |
Contact: | HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 |
Recent findings from the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse indicate that more teens and young adults are choosing not to smoke:
These findings are a clear indicator that more and more young people are making informed decisions about their health by choosing not to smoke. But there's more to be done. We must continue to be vigilant in our public/private efforts to combat the negative consequences of tobacco use. That's why I'm urging everyone in all parts of the country to participate in the Great American Smokeout. Last year, 19 percent of smokers participated in the Smokeout and of those who participated, 4 percent were still not smoking 1-5 days later.
For smokers and tobacco users, every day without tobacco can be a struggle. I challenge you to take one day --
November 15 -- to reduce your tobacco use, and take one step closer to being smoke free forever. Your health is more important than anything tobacco can offer. The Great American Smokeout offers an excellent opportunity to start making healthy choices about your future. And the future starts now.
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