CDC Releases New Feature Article: “Get Inspired to Quit with the Tips From Former Smokers® Campaign”

CDC Releases New Feature Article: Get Inspired to Quit with the Tips From Former Smokers® Campaign

 

A new feature article on CDC.gov introduces readers to a few of Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign participants whose lives—and the lives of their families—are forever changed because of smoking. The article, called "Get Inspired to Quit with the Tips From Former Smokers Campaign,” highlights their personal stories and describes how quitting can improve your health. Check out the article for useful resources to help you or a loved one quit smoking.    Join CDC's Office on Smoking and Health in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Tips campaign. Starting February 28, new Tips ads started running nationally on TV and radio. The campaign profiles real people living with serious long-term health effects from smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. The campaign also features compelling stories of the toll these smoking-related conditions have taken on family members. The campaign encourages people who smoke to get free help to quit by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or texting QUITNOW to 333888.   Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health. Whatever inspires you, there are more tools than ever to support you on your quest to quit. For more facts, advice, and encouragement, follow @CDCTobaccoFree on Twitter and CDC Tobacco Free on Facebook.

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