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Show fHrfYUHWiMW - "ft , 1 y Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL i(,im 14 Smoking, its never too late to stop Tve smoked two packs of ciga- a day for 40 years! Whats the use of quitting now? At any age there are may rea- sons to stop smoking. Some of the benefits for older people include: Reduced risk of cancer and H lung disease Healthier heart and lungs Improved blood circulation Better health for ing family members, particularly children. Smoking doesnt just cut a few years off the end ofeach smokers life - it prematurely kills hun- dreds ofthousands of people and seriously disables millions of others. non-smo- k- What smoking does: Cigarette smoke affects a ease drops. Circulation of blood to the hands and feet improves, Although quitting smoking wont reverse chronic lung damage, it may slow the disease and help retain existing lung function. Smoking causes several types of cancer, including those of the lungs, mouth, larynx and esophagus. It also plays a roll in cancers of the pancreas, kidney and bladder. A smokers risk of cancer depends, in part, on the of cigarettes smoked, the number of years of smoking and how deeply the smoke is inhaled. After a smoker quits, can- the risk of smoking-relate- d cer begins to decline and within a decade the risk is reduced to that of the nonsmoker. Smokers have a higher risk nonsmokers of getting in- pneumonia and other respiratory conditions such as colds. There is, also, some evi- dence that cigarette smokingmay increase the risk of developing osteoporosis,abonethinningdis- that leads to fractures. Second hand smoke is a par- ticular health hazard to small and babies in the home. It has been linked to a higher incidence of bronchitis, pneumo- nia, asthma and middle ear in- fections in children. smokers lungs and air passages, causing irritation, inflammation and excess production of mucus. These smoking effects can result in a chronic cough and in more severe cases, the lung disease known as chronic bronchitis. Long-terlung damage can lead to emphysema, which prevents normal breathing. Smoking, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are major factors that contribute to coronary heart disease. When a person stops smoking, the benefits to the heart and "Guns for Hire" will be playing at Frontier Movie Town this Friday evening, circulatory system begin right How to stop smoking: April 1 8. The public is invited. The duo will be returning to play at Movie Town away. The risk of heart attack, There are many ways to stop and disother again in May and June stroke, circulatory smoking. No single method r :vO m Qfils) fSSE &D &g&is!a mm works for everyone, so each per-rettson must try to find what works best. Most people stop on their own, but others need help from doctors, clinics, or organized groups. Some studies have found that older people who take part in programs to stop smoking es smoking include anxiety, lessness, drowsiness, difficulty rest-numb- concentrating and digestive problems. Many people have no withdrawal symptoms at all. Nicotine chewing gum can be prescribed by a physician to help people, who are dependent on nicotine, overcome withdrawal symptoms. Doctors may recom-tha- n mend joining an organized port group or using self-hel- p materials to assist the patient in quitting smoking, sup-fluenz- Organizations, dortors and clin- ics offering grams are listed in telephone books underSmokers Treatment stop-smoki- ng pro-ord- Fur-childr- en from: 1 Office on Smoking and Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Park Building Room 0, Rockville, MD 20857. Over 30 Million Americans have been able to quit smoking and recent surveys suggest that this decline in smoking is continuing. Bygivingupcigarettes, you can be healthier and feel healthier, regardless of how many years or how many cigarettes you have smoked. Southern Utah j gfigii" wrn? J Publishing 644-290- foaftarcatsffJ 0 Lm For .. , Quality printing -come see us at the Southern Utah' s News, 26 N. Main St. in Kahab soo o'ngan npinw - a: AM S er and Information Centers." ther information can be obtained mmm om s a, Where to get help: miM s er lu beiool J |