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The successful bid was from Johnson and Johnson Inc., for Nicorette- and Nicoderm-brand products.

"We're trying to make it as easy as possible to get into our smoking cessation programs".

For eight weeks, the hospital will offer the program.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) can help those who are ready to quit tobacco in 2016.

Quitline team manager Willie Unuka says between New Year's resolutions and the tax going up more people will be encouraged to kick the habit. It covers nicotine replacement therapy products, as well as the prescription drugs Champix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion). Using these products as directed can double the chance of quitting tobacco successfully. That's 25% of British Columbians who smoke.

According to a 2014 USA surgeon general's report, "If smoking persists at the current rate among young adults in this country, 5.6 million of today's Americans younger than 18 years of age are projected to die prematurely from a smoking-related illness". Those who complete Freedom from Smoking are six times more likely to be smoke free one year later than those who quit on their own.

The S.C. Tobacco Quitline is a free behavioral counseling service that helps the state's tobacco users quit for keeps. "You're also protecting the health of your family, as second-hand smoke causes numerous health problems, especially in infants and children", added Lake. Since smoking is still the No. 1 cause of preventable death and disease in IN, stopping smoking can have an enormous impact on your health and longevity. "If you've tried to quit before, try again". By signing up to Quitline's website www.quit.org.nz, people can access a full quit smoking support programme.

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