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Help Smokers Quit


The American Cancer Society is committed to ending cancer as we know it by working to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths in the United States. Perrigo supports the American Cancer Society’s efforts to provide tools and resources for people seeking information, help, and guidance to quit smoking.
 

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The American Cancer Society is committed to ending cancer as we know it by working to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths in the United States. Perrigo supports the American Cancer Society’s efforts to provide tools and resources for people seeking information, help, and guidance to quit smoking.
 

Day 1 calendar page


Day 1 Starts Now

Quitting smoking isn't easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don't have to stop smoking in one day. Start with Day 1.

QUITTING SMOKING HELPS REDUCE THE RISK FOR SEVERAL CANCERS

Every tobacco-free life starts with one tobacco-free day. To have the best chance of quitting tobacco successfully, it helps to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.

To learn more about Perrigo's smoking cessation products, visit quittingisbetter.com

 

Learn how to quit smoking or smokeless tobacco.

WHY QUIT SMOKING?

480K

Number of deaths in the US from illnesses related to tobacco use each year.

1 in 5

Deaths attributed to smoking in the US each year.
 

30%

Percentage of cancer deaths in the US caused by smoking.
 



PREPARE FOR YOUR QUIT DAY    



Pick a date and mark it on the calendar.
 



Get rid of all the cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and at work.


Decide on a plan. Will you use NRT or other medicines? Will you attend a stop-smoking class? If so, sign up now.



Set up a support system that can include family, friends, or others.