Tobacco Held Responsible for Deaths
BY Mr. B. Uttout
Tobacco has been reported as the #1 culprit of preventable disease, disability and death in Canada. It is responsible for killing more than 37,000 people per year, which is one death every 12 minutes from a tobacco related disease. But still, over 150,000 New Brunswickers aged 15 and over, put themselves in danger. Most kids start smoking between the ages of 11-13 and parents play a key role in preventing this from happening.
Keep your family safe from this dangerous predator by living a tobacco-free life. This means not starting to smoke, avoiding exposure to smoke and if you currently smoke, quitting.
The dark side? Short-term effects like bad breath, stained teeth, clothes and fingers, and difficulty with physical activity and sports. Long-term, there is a risk of developing over 24 diseases and conditions, such as lung cancer, heart disease and severe breathing conditions.
The brighter side? Quitting at any age has health benefits and being tobacco-free will help you and your family live a longer, healthier life.