How to Quit Smoking ?

Just because we sell tobacco does not mean we do not realize how dangerous tobacco use is. Prolonged tobacco use is very dangerous to your health.  

Health risks or problems associated with Tobacco use:

• Cancer (especially in the lung, mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, and cervix)
• Poor wound healing, especially after surgery
• Lung problems, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, or asthma that is harder to control.
• Problems during pregnancy, such as babies born at low birth weight, premature labor, miscarriage, andcleft lip.
• Decreased ability to taste and smell
• Harm to sperm, which contributes to infertility
• Loss of sight due to an increased risk of macular degeneration
• Tooth and gum diseases
• Wrinkling of the skin

HEALTH RISKS OF SECONDHAND SMOKE

Those who are regularly around the smoke of others (secondhand smoke) have a higher risk of:

• Heart attack and heart disease
• Lung cancer
• Sudden and severe reactions, including those involving the eye, nose, throat, and lower respiratory tract

Infants and children who are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke are at risk of:

• Asthma (children with asthma who live with a smoker are much more likely to visit the emergency room)
• Infections, including virus-caused upper respiratory infections, ear infections, and pneumonia
• Lung damage (poor lung function)
• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Here below are some links that we have found to be very good for people who are interested in quitting smoking. 

1. WebMD http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/quit-smoking
2. Berhenti-merokok.com http://www.berhenti-merokok.com/
3. Aku Ingin Sukses http://www.akuinginsukses.com/20-tips-powerful-untuk-berhenti-merokok/
4. Kementerian Kesehatan RI. Layanan ini dinamakan Quit Line Berhenti Merokok yang dapat diakses melalui nomor telepon 0-800-177-6565