The Medical Minute: Tips for quitting smoking
More than 1 in 5 American adults smoke despite the many well-known health risks associated with tobacco use. Many smokers say they want to quit, but doing so can be difficult. In this week's edition of Project Health, Penn State Hershey's Jonathan Foulds, PhD, who recently earned a large federal grant to research tobacco alternatives like e-cigarettes, offers simple tips for making the commitment to quit.
Get more information about how to get started with quitting at BecomeAnEx.com.
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center also offers smoking cessations classes. Call the CARELINE, 800-243-1455, to sign up today.
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