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Tobacco smoke contains a mix of more than 7,000 chemicals and about 70 of those can cause cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control. Today is the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout, a day to promote quitting smoking. If you smoke, today is dedicated to developing a plan to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about 40 million Americans smoke cigarettes. When you quit smoking there’s a reduced risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke.

There are cessation programs, for help call QUITLINE Iowa – 1-800-784-8669.