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Smoking Cessation
AHA Scientific Position -About 48 million Americans smoke cigarettes, but most smokers are either actively trying to quit or want to quit. Since 1965, more than 40 percent of all adults who have ever smoked have quit.
According to the 1990 Surgeon General's Report, The Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation, eliminating smoking can greatly reduce the occurrence of coronary heart disease and other forms of cardiovascular disease. The report also states that quitting smoking reduces the risk of repeat heart attacks and death from heart disease by 50 percent or more. Smoking cessation is important in the medical management of many contributors to heart attack.
The 1990 Surgeon General's Report includes these findings:
- After one year off cigarettes, the excess risk of heart disease caused by smoking is reduced by half. After 15 years of abstinence, the risk is similar to that for people who've never smoked.
- In 5 to 15 years, the risk of stroke for ex-smokers returns to the level of those who've never smoked.
- Male smokers who quit between ages 35 to 39 add an average of 5 years to their lives. Female quitters in this age group add 3 years. Men and women who quit at ages 65 to 69 increase their life expectancy by 1 year.
American Cancer Society Southwest Regional Office
Cincinnati OH 45206
Description:
Your local American Cancer Society office is your source for the most relevant information to help guide you. Appointments are needed for all services to ensure they have the right people available to meet your needs. Hours and services vary by location. You can always call their Cancer Information Specialists at 1-800-227-2345, 24 hours a day, every day of the year to connect with their valuable services and resoures.Locally their number is 888-227-6446.
American Lung Association of Ohio
Fairfield 45018
Description:
As the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, the American Lung Association`s mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
As a charter member of the nationwide organization, the American Lung Association of the Midland States is committed to carrying out this mission in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. In communities throughout the Midland States region, the American Lung Association is working to improve life one breath at a time through education, advocacy and research.
The American Lung Association of the Midland States is funded by public donations, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations, government agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
From tuberculosis to asthma, from tobacco control to clean indoor and outdoor air, the lung health successes achieved during the American Lung Association`s century of service have been gained only through the work of thousands of committed volunteers, dedicated staff and generous supporters.
For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta GA 30329
Description:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for information and guidance on a variety of health related topics from chronic disease and smoking cessation, to fall prevention and flu shots.
Here are some particular areas of interest for older adults and caregivers:
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Use the site's A-Z Index to easily find the information you are looking for.
Hamilton County Public Health
Cincinnati OH 45219
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About Hamilton County Public Health
Hamilton County Public Health serves more than 460,000 Hamilton County residents living outside the cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale and St. Bernard. With a staff of more than 80, including sanitarians, plumbers, health educators, nurses and epidemiologists, Hamilton County Public Health strives to prevent disease and injury, promote wellness, and protect people from environmental hazards.
Hamilton County Public Health Division of Disease Prevention
Communicable Disease Nurses in Hamilton County Public Health Division of Disease Prevention investigate individual reports of communicable diseases (highly contagious) and when necessary, take steps to control communitywide outbreaks. Staff in this division also arrange for treatment of affected persons, develop programs to prevent future disease outbreaks, provide public and professional education and collaborate with other disease investigators in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Hamilton County Tobacco Free Partnership
Hamilton County Public Health is a leader in the fight against tobacco use and exposure in Hamilton County. The Division of Health Promotion and Education works with a variety of partners in the community to prevent tobacco use, help people quit, and protect people from secondhand smoke.
Greater Cincinnati Flu Collaborative
The Flu Collaborative was first formed almost 10 years ago by the Greater Cincinnati Health Council when a need was discovered in our area for flu vaccine awareness and education. The Health Council transferred ownership of the Flu Collaborative to the Hamilton County General Health District to ensure that the Collaborative`s flu outreach efforts continued.
The Flu Collaborative meets monthly and seeks to increase awareness about the importance of flu vaccination through outreach and educational efforts to the general public and the health care community. Call (513) 946-7882 for meeting dates and locations.
(513) 931-SHOT
The Flu Collaborative manages public vaccination information through (513) 931-SHOT, a vaccine hotline that has evolved from a seasonal call center for flu vaccine availability, to a year-round information source for all types of vaccines.
Health Programs
The Health District offers health education and wellness programs for seniors throughout the County. Programs such as chair volleyball, walking clubs and resisting muscle loss are available.
- Active for Life is a program for adults age 50 and older that teaches simple, practical ways to be more physically active. A few small changes can make a real difference in your everyday life and help you gain more control over your health and independence. Active for Life is the right choice for a healthier life.
- Be physically active without ever leaving your chair! Hamilton County Public Health organizes a Chair Volleyball League for Hamilton County`s older adults. Staff provide orientations, coaches` manuals, and help organize league play.
- The road to better health one step at a time. Hamilton County Park District organizes Walk Club for county residents at five local Park District parks. Hosts are provided for scheduled Club walks and membership is free.
National Tobacco Quit Line
Description:
Smoking cessation counselors from the National Cancer Institute are available to answer smoking-related questions in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ohio/Kentucky Tobacco Quit Line
Description:
Smoking cessation counselors from the National Cancer Institute are available to answer smoking-related questions in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.