Smoke Free Women is an organization serving as a resource for women who are looking to quit smoking, as well as acting as a support system for women who have already quit. Approximately one in five American women is a smoker. Almost 80% of them have a desire to quit. Created by the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute, Smoke Free Women offers … [Read more...] about Women Celebrating Smoke Free Lives
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Smoking May Trigger Depression in Women
Smoking is widely known to damage the body but new Australian research suggests the addictive habit could be taking a toll on the mind too. A study of more than a thousand women has found that females who smoke are more likely to develop major depression. Heavy smokers - those who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day - have almost double the risk of developing diagnosable … [Read more...] about Smoking May Trigger Depression in Women
Dangers of 69 Cancer Causing Chemicals in Cigarettes to Men, Women and Unborn Babies
There are 69 known cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. While nicotine itself isn't thought to be carcinogenic, it's the reason why smokers continue the habit. This highly addictive drug is toxic and potentially lethal in large doses. Apart from its use in tobacco products, nicotine is a scheduled poison under the State Poisons Act. When they get their dose of … [Read more...] about Dangers of 69 Cancer Causing Chemicals in Cigarettes to Men, Women and Unborn Babies
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