The Merchantville Board of Health urges everyone who still smokes or vapes to join the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout (GASO) on November 21, 2024. Since 1977, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has sponsored the Great American Smokeout to foster community-based activities that encourage cigarette and smokeless-tobacco users to stop using tobacco products for at least 24 hours. Although cigarette smoking rates have been declining for decades, approximately 40 million
Americans still smoke and tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of serious illness and death.
- Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time and a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smoke Out event on November 21st be your day to start the journey toward a smoke-free life. You don’t have to do it alone. Grab a friend, family member or coworker who also wants to quit and join thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life.
- The Great American Smokeout is the perfect time to pick a quit date! Cessation resources and assistance can give an individual support as they quit using tobacco products. These are the New Jersey statewide options that will assist with your quit attempt for all ages. Below are resources that can help you set yourself up for success!
Below are examples of the Great American Smokeout description below and Cessation Resources.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout/resources.html
E-cigarette aerosol is NOT harmless “water vapor.” It can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:
- Nicotine, a highly addictive chemical that can harm adolescent brain development
- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead
- Tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
- Volatile organic compounds
- Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease. Some flavorings used in e-cigarettes may be safe to eat but not to inhale because the lungs process substances differently than the gut.