The population that seeks treatment may be one that experiences severe difficulty in giving up smoking. Most military medical treatment facilities offer smoking cessation classes that can help people learn how to stop their habit. Conclusion Cigarette smoking is a behavior, part of a person's lifestyle. It is dangerous not only to them, but also to their loved ones. But, like other behaviors, it can be changed.
Education is the key.
Death rates from coronary heart disease, chronic lung disease, lung cancer and overall mortality rates are greatly increased among smokers. These risks increase with the number of cigarettes smoked, the length of time a person has smoked, how deeply they inhale, and the tar and nicotine delivery in their cigarettes. Reducing smoking is the cornerstone of the nation's and the Navy's long-term strategy to promote health and fitness. Quitting cigarette smoking is the number one way to prevent illness and life-threatening disease. Do it for good.