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  1. 16 hours ago

    La exposición al humo de segunda mano le causó a Nathan alergias e infecciones graves. Mas sobre su historia

    Podcast: El humo de segunda mano mata a más de 41 000 adultos no fumadores al año
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  2. Jan 25

    Take quitting step by step with the Daily Challenges program. One hour at a time until you're ready to quit.

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  3. Jan 24

    A7) Check out free quit smoking tools, like SmokeFreeTXT, a QuitGuide Mobile app, & more at .

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  4. Jan 24

    A7) Visiting for free help and information on quitting smoking.

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  5. Jan 24

    A7) Calling the Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free help quitting smoking.

    1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
  6. Jan 24

    A6) Help their patients develop a quit plan and check in on their progress during checkups.

    1 reply 4 retweets 4 likes
  7. Jan 24

    A5) Free quit smoking tools, like SmokeFreeTXT and a QuitGuide Mobile app, put resources in the palms of patients’ hands.

    1 reply 13 retweets 13 likes
  8. Jan 24

    A4) Information on tobacco use among adults with mental illness and substance use disorders is available at

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  9. Jan 24

    A4) More information about the link between smoking and health disparities can be found at

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  10. Jan 24

    A3) Health care providers can encourage them to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit for free help.

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  11. Jan 24

    A2) Health care providers play a crucial role in helping smokers quit. Get resources to help patients:

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  12. Jan 24

    A2) 31% of cigarettes smoked by adults in the US are smoked by persons with mental health conditions. Info:

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  13. Jan 24

    A2) Smoking is more common among adults with conditions, such as depression & anxiety, than the general population.

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  14. Jan 24

    A1) There are many health benefits of quitting smoking. Learn more at

    1 reply 3 retweets 6 likes
  15. Jan 24

    A1) Smoking affects loved ones too. Secondhand smoke causes 34,000 deaths from heart disease each year among nonsmokers.

    2 replies 13 retweets 8 likes
  16. Jan 24

    A1) Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States.

    4 replies 13 retweets 6 likes
  17. Jan 24

    Nearly 9/10 smokers had their 1st cigarette before age 18. Talk to your children about smoking & help them lead a smokefree life.

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  18. Jan 24

    Smokers are more susceptible to the flu. In addition to getting vaccinated, encourage smokers to quit to stay healthy this .

    Flu Cases Starting to Spread: CDC
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  19. Jan 20

    Quitting smoking lowers your risk of stroke. Visit for free help.

    & : 4 things you need to know
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  20. Jan 20

    Protect yourself from the flu this year by quitting smoking and getting vaccinated. Visit for free help.

    The number of states reporting widespread activity increased from 12 states to 21 states. Learn more:
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