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Americans find it difficult to quit smoking

01/17/12

Many Americans make New Year's resolutions to stop bad habits, such as smoking, but a recent Los Angeles Times article reaffirmed how difficult it is to kick this particular addiction.

According to the L.A. Times, seven out of 10 smokers said they would like to quit smoking, but find it difficult. With close to 20 percent of adults being smokers, the habit has been found to be a stress reliever, even though its detrimental to health.

Citing statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Times stated that smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States, with close to half a million people dying yearly because of smoking-related illnesses, including lung cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Tobacco-related healthcare spending adds up to nearly $100 billion annually, according to the CDC.

"It's a travesty," Danny McGoldrick, vice president for research at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids told the Times. He added that smoking cessation programs sponsored by public health organizations "more than pay for themselves."

According to the American Cancer Institute, 564,800 Americans are expected to die from cancer in 2012.

Although smoking correlates to deadly illnesses, cancer and other serious health issues can affect even those who do not smoke, meaning that all Americans should consider exploring life insurance to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances in the future.

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