Editor:

Declare your freedom from tobacco use. Addiction to tobacco products keeps thousands of Hoosiers from living a healthier life. The decision to quit using tobacco may be an obvious one for many, but it can be a difficult journey to take.

Its important for those who are ready to focus on their own reason for quitting. Do you want to help protect your family from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including over 70 which are known to cause cancer. Do you want to improve your health? After 15 years of not smoking, your risk of heart disease is similar to those who have never smoked. Are you concerned about all the money you could be saving instead of buying tobacco products? According to Campaign from Tobacco Free Kids, Hoosiers who quit smoking can save an average of $1,950 annually.

Along with the support of loved ones and your health care provider, free help is available through the Indiana Tobacco Quitline. Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowIndiana.com when youre ready to take the first step towards a tobacco free life. For more on the local coalition, please visit Daviess County Tobacco-Free Coalition on Facebook.

There are countless reasons that people choose to help them overcome their tobacco addiction. What will be your reason for quitting?

Thank you,

Molly Healy

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coordinator

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Letter to the Editor: Declare your freedom from tobacco use - Washington Times Herald