According to the American Heart Association, about 46 million American adults smoke cigarettes, but most smokers are either actively trying to quit or want to quit. Since 1965, more than 49 percent of all adults who have ever smoked have quit. The following links to various articles, Web sites and other resources will give you information about the health risks of smoking, tips for quitting and the success story of a retiree who did quit.
Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cigarette smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States. It accounts for nearly 440,000 of the more than 2.4 million annual deaths. Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing several chronic disorders. Read More
Senior Citizen Smokers Have More Skin Wrinkling
Senior citizens with a history of smoking were found to have "significantly more" skin wrinkling than non-smokers in areas of the body not regularly exposed to light, such as the upper inner arm. Read More
Retiree Success Story
Pfizer Retiree Ron Ferrel kicked his 45-year smoking habit using Pfizer's smoking cessation medicine, CHANTIX. He started with a smoking cessation class and volunteered to go through the CHANTIX program. He smoked his last cigarette a month later. Read More
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