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Jump to full article: Honolulu Advertiser, 2009-11-16
Author: Crystal Yamasaki Reader Submitted
Intro: As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life one that can lead to reducing cancer risk and creating more birthdays.
Researchers say that quitting smoking can increase life expectancy smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years of life expectancy; those who quit at age 55 gain about five years; and even long term smokers who quit at 65 gain three years . Smokers who want to quit can call the Hawaii Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-784-8669 for tobacco cessation and coaching services that can help increase their chances of quitting for good. . . .
OAHU
American Cancer Society GASO Events
Information and displays will be available for tobacco users who want to learn more information about quitting. Sites are available around the island including the following locations:
- Hawaii Medical Center East: Tuesday, November 17, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
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Smoking prevalence by County
- Kauai, 13.1 percent
- Honolulu, 14.8 percent
- Maui, 16.5 percent
- Hawaii, 18.9 percent
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