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Great American Smokeout observed Thursday nationwide

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The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on Nov. 15.

Smokers are encouraged to make the commitment to quit, even if only for one day.

Smoking tobacco products is associated with a wide variety of illnesses including increased risk for diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as lung and throat cancers.

Find out more about the Great American Smokeout and how you can kick the habit successfully here.

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