LETTER: A good time to resolve to quit vaping
The letter encourages New Yorkers to resolve to quit smoking or vaping, highlighting the health benefits and available resources.Summary
With the new year, the author encourages readers to consider quitting smoking or vaping as a powerful health resolution. While New York State has seen a decline in adult smoking, tobacco and nicotine use, particularly vaping among young people, remain significant concerns due to potential harm to brain development and overall health. Quitting offers immediate benefits like improved circulation and reduced health risks, and also protects others from secondhand smoke. The New York State Quitline provides free, confidential support, coaching, and tools to help individuals quit, having already assisted over 600,000 New Yorkers. Resources are available for both smoking and vaping, tailored to individual needs, via 1-866-NY-QUITS or nysmokefree.com.
(Source：Finger Lakes Times)
