Steele, ND

Since becoming the Kidder County Tobacco Coordinator I have learned some things about  smoking I’d like to share with you.  Smoking is not just a habit.  It is actually an addiction to the drug nicotine.   One of the most serious side effects of smoking is the danger that second hand smoke causes to yourself and those around you.

Dangers of Second Hand Smoke

1. Lung Cancer

2. Lung disease

3. Heart Disease

4. Hypertension

5. Stroke

6. Oral Cancer

7. Pancreatic Cancer

8. Low Birth Weight in Babies

9. Early Menopause in Women

10. Lower Estrogen Levels in Women

11. Facial Wrinkles

Dangers to Children of Smokers

1. Sudden Death Syndrome

2. Respiratory Infections

3. Lung Cancer

4. Ear Infections

 Nicotine is a powerful drug and people who decide to suddenly stop smoking may face the fallowing symptoms.   Irritability, Headache and cravings. 
If you made a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking but are finding it too hard to do alone.  Please contact me.  There are programs available to help you.

Bob Schoepp, Kidder County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator

701-475- 2582

bschoepp@nd.gov

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