November 16th, 2024
| Company: | American Cancer Society |
| Telephone: | (800) 227-2345 |
| Web site: | http://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html |
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout event is the chance to triumph over cigarette addiction. Every November, people set aside the third Thursday to encourage smokers to go the distance, and to finally give up smoking.
About 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. There also are million cigar smokers in the US, and more who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco. By quitting, individuals will be taking an important step toward a healthier life. This is something that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
National Lung Cancer Awareness Month is also observed in November. Combine Great American Smokeout promotions with National Lung Cancer Awareness Month ones to extend the reach of this important subject.
