Breathe Freely Again:
Energize Your Life by Quitting Smoking

Beyond the Smoke: A Harsh Reality of Cigarette Smoking

• In 2021, the CDC estimated 28.3 million people were cigarette smokers in the United States, accounting for 11.5% of adults, with 13.1% being men and 10.1% being women

• According to the FDA, 70% of adult cigarette smokers express a strong desire to quit smoking

• Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable diseases, disabilities, and death in the United States

• Tobacco smoking claims 440,000 to 480,000 lives each year in the United States, demonstrating its significant impact on public health

• Tobacco kills more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, drugs, homicides, fires, and auto accidents combined

• Globally, tobacco-related products claim more than 9 million lives every year, including roughly 1.3 million individuals exposed to second-hand smoke, according to WHO

• Tobacco use contributes to about 1 in every 5 deaths in the US, highlighting the pervasive and lethal nature of smoking-related illnesses

• Smoking inflicts severe damage on human health, which can lead to diseases, disabilities, and impairments in almost every organ of the body

Acetone: active ingredients in nail polish remover

Ammonia: Helps you absorb more nicotine, keeping you hooked on smoking

Arsenic: deadly poison; makes your lips burn, your breath turn bad

Benzene: found in pesticides and gasoline; causes leukemia

Benzopyrene: one of the most potent cancer-causing chemicals.

Butane: highly flammable; a component of gasoline

Cadmium: found in batteries; damages liver, kidneys, and brain; stays in the body for years

Formaldehyde: Embalming fluid; causes cancer; can damage lungs, skin, and digestive system

Hydrogen Cyanide: used in the gas chamber; weakens your lungs

Lead: damages the brain, nerves, kidneys, and reproductive system; causes anemia and stomach problems

Phenol: used in disinfectants; weakens your lungs

Propylene Glycol: found in de-icer

Toluene: highly toxic; used in paint thinner