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Lung Cancer
A deadly disease where abnormal cells
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ing wheezing, shortness of breath, and
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(Heart Attack)
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blocked by narrowed arteries. Smoking
speeds up artery damage, causing heart pain,
Psoriasis
attack, or sudden death..

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Disease ing 8 million lives annualy.
A disease where harmful cells form in
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and 50% of dying from
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health and energy balance needed for the you’re hooked, it’s much harder to disease — and share that knowl-
body to perform vital activities and main- quit. Say no to peer pressure and edge. Awareness is a powerful
tain internal balance. stay informed about the dangers. prevention tool, especially when it
spreads among peers and families.
Maintaining respiratory health helps pre-
vent lung infections, chronic diseases, and

One Less Cigarette. One More Tomorrow

breathingdifculties,ensuringthebody
functionsefcientlythroughoutdailylife.
YOUR FAMILY DESERVES YOU
Donald Richie Cubero (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022)
Breath for those who love you