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Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors
Smoking
Smoking is a risk factor for heart disease, chronic lung disease and cancers of the lung, larynx, esophagus, pharynx, mouth, bladder and others. The good news is that smoking is a risk factor that we can control.
Smoking Cessation Information and Resources
Colorado Quit Line (information, free patches and telephone support)
What do you know about smoking?
Currently about 20% of Coloradans smoke. Is the smoking rate for Colorado high school students higher or lower than the overall state average?
Higher than overall state averageLower than overall state average
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See U.S. cigarette smoking trends from 1965-2005.
How many cancer deaths in the U.S. are due to smoking?
15%
20%
30%
Information source for both questions
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