In an effort to improve the overall health of Mesa County , the Tobacco Free Team is encouraging residents to quit tobacco , together on July 19 during the third of four 2016 Mesa County Smokeout quit dates.
The Smokeouts are in response to the high rate of both adult and teen smokers in Mesa County.
Twenty percent of Mesa County residents age 18 years and older currently smoke cigarettes. Mesa County students use tobacco products more than students throughout the rest of the state.
- Sixteen percent of Mesa County students said they would “definitely or probably” smoke a cigarette offered to them by a friend , compared with the 12 percent state average.
- Six percent of students have used snus or other spitless tobacco. Only four percent of students statewide have used those same products.
- When surveyed , 22 percent of Mesa County students reported being in a car while their parent was smoking a cigarette , cigar or pipe in the last seven days.
If you are considering quitting tobacco , the Tobacco Free Team encourages you to think about your reason to quit. Do you want to be healthier? Would you like to save money? Do you want to protect your family from the negative health effects of cigarette smoke?
When you know your reasons for quitting , you can use them every day as inspiration to quit tobacco for good.
The tobacco free team is comprised of representatives from Mesa County Health Department , Primary Care Partners , St. Mary’s Hospital , Hilltop and Foresight Family Physicians.
- The Colorado Quitline – 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
- Hilltop’s Tobacco Cessation Support Group – (970) 244-0614.
- St. Mary’s Hospital tobacco cessation clinical visits at the Regional Cancer Center.
- Primary Care Partners well-coaching and medication geared toward tobacco cessation.
- B4 Babies Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program.
- Quit For You Program by Rite Aid.
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy resources sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital.
Not ready to quit just yet? Don’t forget , the final 2016 Mesa County Smokeout Quit Date is Nov. 19.
