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| The largest preventable killer in Australia |
Tobacco is still the largest single preventable cause of death in Australia, causing 16,000 deaths every year. Cigarettes: 80% of all lung cancer deaths. The number of people addicted to nicotine has declined significantly over the last ten years according to the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, but is still a killer. |
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| Giving up start points |
Be firm about your decision to quit. Focussing on what you are gaining .... not what you are giving up |
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| Some good reasons | Save money for homes, trips, cars ... a better life! Feel fitter, Breath easier Better sex No morning coughing fits. A better role model for others. Your children stop pestering you to quit. Rooms don't have a stale air yucky smell The environment is not polluted with old fag butts. |
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| Helpful therapies | A nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patches or gum can greatly improve chances of quitting. Zyban a prescription medication. These therapies only address the chemical or physical addiction to nicotine. You still need to develop strategies to change your habits and learn to cope with emotions such as stress. |
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. Changing habits |
Follow these 4 simple steps: |
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Changing habits Each break takes: up to 25 minutes |
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