05/31/2025
It's World No To***co Day! Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide, and to***co use and second-hand smoke exposure contribute to approximately 17% of all heart disease deaths. To***co use is the second leading cause of CVD, after high blood pressure.
If you're a current to***co user (including va**ng or e-cigarettes), you CAN quit! Visit https://smokefree.gov/ or contact your primary care provider for support options.
To help young people quit, the Minnesota Department of Health offers My Life, My Quitâ˘, which supports Minnesota teens age 13-17 in quitting commercial to***co and ni****ne, including va**ng. The program is free and confidential. Teens can text to chat with a coach, engage in coaching calls and online chat, and receive youth-specific materials. Teens should text âStart My Quitâ to 36072 or visit My Life, My Quit https://mn.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/.
Find information, resources, and support to help you get ready to quit to***co and successfully stop smoking.