Save $$$ - Don’t Smoke!

Save Money by Quitting Smoking

Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide.
Smoking-related diseases claim more than 480,000 American lives each year - yet 42 million Americans continue to smoke.
Smoking costs the U.S. at least $289 billion each year in both productivity and healthcare services.
For individuals who smoke, it pays to quit.
The average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $8.25. That’s the equivalent of 8 iTunes downloads.
If you are a pack-a-day smoker, the cost is $57.75. That’s enough for a nice dinner for two.
Over a month, you’ll spend $247.50 on cigarettes. That’s about one monthly car payment.
In year, smokers spend $3,011.25. Quit today and you can take a friend on a Caribbean cruise!
And in ten years, you could save $30,129. That’s enough for a down payment on a house!
If you or a loved one wants to quit, call (855) HHC-HERE and ask about a smoking cessation class near you.

SOURCES:
Katelyn Cusmano, University of Connecticut MD candidate, class of 2018, Backus volunteer
travel.costhelper.com
www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-facts