The list of illnesses caused by tobacco use is long and contains many of the most common causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, many forms of cancer, and vascular diseases.

Cigarette use alone, results in an estimated 430,000 deaths each year in the U.S., including 28,600 deaths in Florida. Secondhand smoke causes 50,000 deaths each year among adult non-smokers in the United States with 2,520 of those deaths among Floridians.

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Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your personal health and the health of those around you. Free classes from the Northeast Area Health Education Center are available to anyone interested in becoming tobacco free. Find the tools you need to become and stay tobacco free with classes designed to help tobacco users deal with triggers, weight control, withdrawal symptoms, daily stress, and setback prevention.

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Tobacco Free Moms & Babies

The Tobacco Free Moms & Babies Program is designed to help pregnant women and new mothers quit smoking for good. The program provides FREE counseling, resources, and incentives to women who are currently pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months. Upon completion of the DOH/AHEC collaborative course (4 consecutive classes), eligible participants will receive incentive items for each class that is completed. Find out how you can quit smoking or vaping, and earn FREE items such as diapers and wipes, gifts for mom and baby, pack n’ plays, and more by sending us an email.

For more information or help signing up for all cessation services available to Florida’s residents, call 850-564-2297.

Did You Know?

  • Smoking can reduce your chances of getting pregnant. 
  • If pregnant, smoking increases the chance of pregnancy complications. 
  • Smoking during and after pregnancy is a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome, known as SIDS. 
  • Smoking can damage your baby’s developing lungs and brain.  
  • A child who spends an hour in a room filled with secondhand smoke breathes in as many harmful chemicals as a person who smokes 10 or more cigarettes.