Quit Smoking

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Tobacco is one of the most addictive substances. It can be difficult to quit, often taking multiple tries. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your health.

There are over 7000 chemicals in cigarettes and hundreds of those chemicals are harmful to your health. Tobacco can harm almost every organ in the body. Smoking increases a preson's risk of cancers in the following organs:

Cancers caused by smoking (c) CancerCare Manitoba

Those who quit smoking, reduce their risk of many cancers and improve the function of their body in many ways.

(c) CancerCare Manitoba

The good news is that there are supports and resources to support your quit smoking journey.

Are you ready to quit?

Medications to help you quit

Your quit date

Withdrawal symptoms

Coping with quitting

More resources

This video was developed as part of Health Canada’s Tools for a smoke-free life campaign. It is being shared with their permission.  
This video was developed as part of Health Canada’s Tools for a smoke-free life campaign. It is being shared with their permission.