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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Quit Smoking Resources

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Our program encourages Floridians to start their quit journey by signing up for free tools and services through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way program. Tobacco Free Florida offers Phone Quit, Web Quit, and Group Quit to those who are 18 years of age and older. Group Quit classes are available in-person or virtual and provide education on the harmful effects of all tobacco use. Group Quit classes are facilitated by Big Bend AHEC and all tools and services are free of charge.

Here are a few good reasons to quit using tobacco products:

  • Once you quit, you will have a chance to live longer and a better quality of life
  • Your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer will decrease
  • If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, you will improve your chances of having a healthy baby
  • The people who live with you, especially your children, will be healthier. Secondhand and/or thirdhand smoke increases the likelihood of bronchitis and pneumonia and increases the frequency and severity of childhood asthma
  • You will have extra money to spend on other things like food, clothes, or vacations

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Tobacco Free Florida, Smoking Cessation Information and Programs

 

YOUR BODY BEGINS TO HEAL AFTER YOU QUIT SMOKING IN 2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS your risk of heart attack begins to drop and lung function begins to improve. IN 1 MONTH 9 MONTHS your coughing and shortness of breath decrease. IN 1 YEAR your heart attack risk drops sharply. IN 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's. IN 5 YEARS your risk of mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder cancer is cut in half. IN 10 YEARS your risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a smoker's. IN 15 YEARS your risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's. Learn more at tobaccofreeflorida.com. Tobacco Free Florida com Florida HEALTH