What this says to young women is it's better to smoke than eat. Often women continue to smoke due to fear of weight gain and to relieve stress. In reality only 25 percent of women who quit smoking gain weight and the average weight gain is only five to seven pounds. There are many strategies that can help deal with withdrawal symptoms and the potential for weight gain. There are also strategies available to help with relieving stress.
Quitting smoking has great health benefits for women of all ages.
The voice of women is needed to counter tabacco-marketing campaigns that equate beauty, liberation and success to women and smoking.