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Jump to full article: The Missoulian, 2009-10-03
Author: now everyone should be aware of the horrible diseases and
Intro: According to tobaccofree.mt.gov, the state Web site dedicated to sharing information about the Clean Indoor Air Act and resources on how to quit smoking, Montanans spend more than $216 million on medical care attributed to smoking each year. Nationally, it is estimated that each pack of cigarettes costs the public $7, half of which is lost productivity and half of which is medical costs. And in Montana, smokers bought 3.4 million packs of cigarettes in 2002.
But most importantly, the site notes that tobacco-related diseases cause the deaths of four Montanans every day.
That alone should be reason enough to quit smoking today. But if it isn't, it's certainly reason enough to take your habit outside where no one else has to share it.
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