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Pennsylvania Department of Health Offers Resources to Help Smokers Quit During 

Quit Resources, Tips Available at DeterminedtoQuit.com
Jump to full article: PR Newswire, 2009-11-18
Author: SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Health

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The Department of Health is offering support to help Pennsylvania smokers give up tobacco for good during the 34th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 19.

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just reported cigarette smoking among adults increased for the first time in 15 years. Approximately 46 million adults still smoke and about two million are Pennsylvanians," said Health Secretary Everette James. "While quitting can be difficult, we are asking smokers to use the Smokeout on Nov. 19 as an opportunity to take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle."

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