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Wanna be a quitter?

You'd be in good company.

The Washington Tobacco Quit Line recently received its 100,000th call for help since starting seven years ago.

The quit line and other prevention programs are funded by tobacco settlement money. Since 2000, they've had a significant impact on smoking rates in the state, according to the Washington Department of Health.

-- Adult smoking rates have seen a 24 percent drop since 2000.

-- Adult smoking rates in Washington have dropped from 20th to fifth lowest in the nation.

-- There are now an estimated 235,000 fewer smokers in the state, saving a predicted $2.1 billion in future health costs.

And, if that's not enough, get this:

-- There are now more former smokers in Washington than current smokers.

Thinking of quitting? Call the Washington Tobacco Quit Line at (800) QUIT-NOW.


Posted by Heather  |  20 Nov 4:00 PM

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