This in from the American Cancer society: The Great American Smokeout® More than 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. Smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths. More than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time, and a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk.  American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. The American Cancer Society can tell you about  steps you can take to quit smoking and provide quit-smoking programs, resources, and support that can increase your chances of quitting successfully Learn about  available tools, call them at 1-800-227-2345