Avoid Tobacco

Don't smoke cigarettes, pipes or cigars, and don't use chewing tobacco. This is the single BEST thing you can do to protect yourself from cancer.

If you do smoke, try to quit. Most people have to try a few times before they quit for good. Call 1.800.4.CANCER for quit tips or to find a quit smoking program in your area.

If you don't smoke, that's great! But smoke from other people's cigarettes-"secondhand smoke"-can still harm you. Secondhand smoke can cause cancer, lung problems or a heart attack. Children who live with smokers have more colds, ear infections, and breathing problems like asthma.

To avoid secondhand smoke:

• Do not let anyone smoke in your home or car. Ask them to smoke outside.
• Sit in no-smoking sections of restaurants and other public places.
• Help a family member or friend to quit.

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September 2000