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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking will benefit your health, your life and your loved ones. Deciding to quit is a big step, but following through is just as important.
For smoking cessation information and materials and local cessation resources, call: 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit
www.smokefree.gov.
Smoking Cessation Material
Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to make educational resources available to our members to help quit smoking and avoid starting again. The Quit Kit includes a variety of effective and valuable materials for people at all stages of their lifestyle change.
Over one million people each year make the decision and successfully quit smoking. There are many benefits in choosing to become tobacco free. Here are just a few:
 |  | Blood pressure and pulse rate decreases |
| | Lung function improves |
| | Heart attack risk decreases |
| | Energy level increases |
| | Circulation improves |
| | Money from tobacco purchases can be saved |
TLC4YA consists of a free Quit Kit and an interactive website. The Quit Kit contains a pocket-sized action booklet and other resources and tools to help quit tobacco. The website engages young adults with a quit wizard, interactive quitting calendar, an interactive cost of smoking calculator and interactive guides. The Quit Kit can also be ordered for free from the site for California residents.
