• Most preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S.
• Responsible for one out of every five deaths in the U.S.
• Increases the risk for diseases of the heart and cancers

Tobacco Use Cessation Help

• Is now covered under Medicare if

1. You use tobacco and
2. You have a disease or adverse health effect (as per the U.S. Surgeon General) that is linked to tobacco use or
3. You take a drug affected by tobacco (as per approved information from the U.S. Food And Drug Administration)

Check with your health professional.

Posted: 08/01/2005

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