Jun 14, 2006 1:28 PM
Smoking is a greater cause of death and disability than any single disease, says the World Health Organisation.
According to their figures, it is responsible for approximately five million deaths worldwide every year. Tobacco smoking is a known or probable cause of approximately 25 diseases, and even the WHO says that its impact on world health is not fully assessed.
READY TO QUIT?
WE'RE READY TO HELP!
The UFT, in partnership with the NYC Department of Health, is offering a smoking cessation program for our UFT members and staff.
Safety and Health Department
52 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10004
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Come by during our business hours to pick up your patches and to
get confidential assistance on how to quit smoking.
If you are eligible*, we will provide you with smoking patches at no charge.
*You may not be eligible if you have high blood pressure, have had a heart attack in the past two weeks, have an irregular heart beat or are pregnant.
If you have any questions, call
the UFT Smoking Cessation Helpline at (212) 598-7763