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Fact:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, kills about 81,000 people each year; cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 65,000 of these deaths.

Source:  American Cancer Society. (1999) Quitting Smoking. Atlanta, GA.


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In the past year, (ages 12 and older), Caucasians were third highest at 31.5% among the 11 racial/ethnic subgroups in exhibiting prevalence of cigarette use.
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photoRemember the addiction will try to trick you into giving in; be prepared for the triggers and you will be better able to defeat the nico-demon.
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