Tobacco contains more than 7000 chemicals and compounds

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in Alaska

After 72 hours smokefree, the body is virtually free of nicotine.

The younger someone starts smoking, the harder it is to quit.

After 1 year smokefree, the risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half.

After 1 month smokefree, coughing, congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.

After 5 years smokefree, the risk of stroke is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.

After 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease drops to the level of a nonsmoker.

After 24 hours, breath, hair and body stop smelling like smoke.

Tobacco use causes more deaths