Smoking and Tobacco Use
Tobacco Stinks
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about the dangers of using tobacco. Created: 4/23/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 4/23/2013.
Tips From Former Smokers – 2013 Campaign
Tim McAfee, MD, MPH, of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, discusses the 2013 Tips campaign, and his personal experience as a doctor treating people with diseases caused by smoking, or made worse by it. He also offers advice on how people can quit smoking. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Terrie
Terrie has cancer as a result of smoking. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she offers a tip to smokers: Record yourself reading a children’s story or singing a lullaby now before you have to have your voice box removed. She wishes she had done that. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Bill
Bill has diabetes and he used to smoke. Cigarette smoking makes diabetes much worse. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Bill tells listeners that he experienced a number of health problems by the age of 40, including kidney failure, loss of vision in one eye, and an amputated leg due to poor circulation. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Tiffany
When Tiffany was 16, her mother—a cigarette smoker—died of lung cancer. Tiffany quit smoking at 34 because she wanted to be around for her own daughter, who had just turned 16. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Tiffany offers tips on how to quit. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Nathan
Nathan, who is in his early 50s, was exposed to secondhand smoke at work that caused permanent lung damage and triggered severe asthma attacks. He never smoked. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Nathan says he can no longer engage in some of his favorite activities, such as participating in tribal dance competitions, refereeing youth basketball, or lifting weights. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Michael
Michael has COPD, a condition caused by smoking that makes it harder and harder to breathe. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Michael says his COPD is so bad that his doctor gave him 5 years to live, which is why his tribe now calls him a ghost walker. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Mariano
En este podcast de la campaña de los CDC Consejos de Exfumadores, los oyentes escucharán a Mariano contar cómo el tabaquismo casi le cuesta la vida. Él dejó de fumar cuando su médico le dijo que estaba a punto de tener un ataque al corazón. Tres días más tarde, le hicieron una operación a corazón abierto y ahora tiene una segunda oportunidad de vivir. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
Vital Signs – Adult Smoking Among People with Mental Illness
This podcast is based on the February 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which shows that cigarette smoking is a serious problem among adults with mental illness. More needs to be done to help adults with mental illness quit smoking and make mental health facilities tobacco-free. Created: 2/5/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/5/2013.
Tabaquismo en personas adultas con enfermedades mentales (Adult Smoking Among People with Mental Illness)
Este podcast se basa en el informe de los CDC Vital Signs de febrero del 2013, que muestra que fumar cigarrillos es un grave problema entre los adultos con enfermedades mentales. Se necesitan más esfuerzos para ayudar a que estos adultos dejen de fumar y para que se prohíba fumar en los establecimientos de servicios de salud mental. Created: 2/5/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/5/2013.
Adult Smoking Among People with Mental Illness PSA (:60)
This 60 second public service announcement is based on the February 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which shows that cigarette smoking is a serious problem among adults with mental illness. More needs to be done to help adults with mental illness quit smoking and make mental health facilities tobacco-free. Created: 2/5/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/5/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Cessation PSA (:30)
You can quit smoking! This inspiring 30 second PSA features three people who successfully quit smoking after many years. They share their practical tips on how to quit for good. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Jessica (:30)
Exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a life-threatening asthma attack. This 30 second PSA features Jessica, a mother with a young son who suffers from asthma attacks triggered by secondhand smoke exposure. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Cessation (:30)
You can quit smoking! This inspiring podcast features three people who successfully quit smoking after many years. They share their practical tips on how to quit for good. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Cessation (:60)
You can quit smoking! This inspiring podcast features three people who successfully quit smoking after many years. They share their practical tips on how to quit for good. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Jessica (:30)
Exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a life-threatening asthma attack. This podcast features Jessica, a mother with a young son who suffers from asthma attacks triggered by secondhand smoke exposure. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Roosevelt (:30)
Roosevelt never thought that at 45-years-old he would have a heart attack due to his smoking. In this podcast, he talks about the impact his smoking-related heart attack has had on his life. Created: 4/4/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 4/4/2012.
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores: El Consejo de Jessica Sobre el Asma (:30)
La exposición al humo de segunda mano puede provocar un ataque de asma que puede ser mortal. Este comercial de radio de la campaña de los CDC “Consejos de exfumadores”, muestra a Jessica, la madre de un niño pequeño que tiene ataques de asma por la exposición al humo de segunda mano. Su consejo es que las personas no sientan pena de decirles a otras que no fumen cerca de sus hijos. Created: 3/19/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/19/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Brandon (:30)
Smoking causes Buerger’s disease, which can lead to amputations. In Brandon's case, he was 18 when diagnosed. In this podcast, Brandon talks about how having both his legs amputated affects everyday activities, like taking a shower. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Brandon (:60)
Smoking causes Buerger’s disease, which can lead to amputations. In Brandon's case, he was 18 when diagnosed. In this podcast, Brandon talks about how having both his legs amputated affects everyday activities, like taking a shower. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Christine (:30)
Smoking causes cancer. In this podcast, Christine describes how her meals are much different now that she must eat through a feeding tube. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Christine (:60)
Smoking causes cancer. In this podcast, Christine describes how her meals are much different now that she must eat through a feeding tube. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Shane (:30)
Shane was just 36 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer due to his smoking and had to have a tracheotomy. In this podcast, he provides practical tips for living with a stoma (hole in the throat). Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Shane (:60)
Shane was just 36 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer due to his smoking and had to have a tracheotomy. In this podcast, he provides practical tips for living with a stoma (hole in the throat). Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Suzy (:30)
Smoking contributes to one in five strokes in the United States. In this podcast, Suzy – who loved to travel -- talks about her loss of independence after smoking triggered blood clots that caused her to have a stroke. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - Suzy (:60)
Smoking contributes to one in five strokes in the United States. In this podcast, Suzy – who loved to travel -- talks about her loss of independence after smoking triggered blood clots that caused her to have a stroke. Created: 3/15/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/15/2012.
You Can Quit Smoking (A Minute of Health with CDC)
“The Great American Smokeout” is on November 17 this year. This podcast discusses the importance of quitting smoking. Created: 11/10/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 11/10/2011.
You Can Quit Smoking (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. Each year in November, “The Great American Smokeout” encourages smokers to quit for at least a day with the goal of quitting permanently. In this podcast, Dr. Ann Malarcher discusses ways to quit smoking. Created: 11/10/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 11/10/2011.
The Tobacco Use Epidemic – What You Need to Know
This podcast is based on the September, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Fewer Americans are smoking cigarettes, and daily smokers are smoking less; however, even occasional smoking causes harm. The best option for any smoker is to quit completely. Quitting at any age has benefits, and the sooner you quit, the sooner your body can begin to heal. Created: 9/6/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/6/2011.
La epidemia del tabaquismo – Lo que usted necesita saber (The Tobacco Use Epidemic – What You Need to Know)
Este podcast se basa en el informe de la publicación Vital Signs de los CDC, de septiembre del 2011. Un número menor de estadounidenses está fumando cigarrillos y los fumadores habituales fuman menos. Sin embargo, incluso fumar ocasionalmente es perjudicial para la salud. La mejor opción para cualquier fumador es dejar el hábito por completo. Dejar de fumar, no importa la edad, conlleva beneficios, y cuanto antes deje de hacerlo, más pronto comenzará su cuerpo a recuperarse. Created: 9/6/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/6/2011.
The Tobacco Use Epidemic – What You Need to Know PSA (:60)
This 60 second PSA is based on the September, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Fewer Americans are smoking cigarettes, and daily smokers are smoking less; however, even occasional smoking causes harm. The best option for any smoker is to quit completely. Quitting at any age has benefits, and the sooner you quit, the sooner your body can begin to heal. Created: 9/6/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/6/2011.
Step Away from Tobacco (A Minute of Health with CDC)
More than five million people worldwide die annually from heart attacks, strokes, cancers, and other diseases. They have one thing in common —tobacco. This podcast discusses the health risks associated with using tobacco and encourages quitting all forms of the substance. Created: 5/26/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/26/2011.
Step Away from Tobacco (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Each year, more than five million people worldwide die from heart attacks, strokes, cancers, and other diseases. They have one thing in common: they all used some form of tobacco. In this podcast, Dr. Judy Kruger discusses the dangers of tobacco use and ways to quit. Created: 5/26/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/26/2011.
Graphic Health Warnings for Cigarettes: What You Need to Know PSA (:30)
PSA about new graphic health warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements. Created: 11/18/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 11/18/2010.
Unpackaged Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco: What Retailers Need to Know
This podcast helps retailers understand new federal regulations surrounding the sale of unpackaged tobacco products. To comply with the law, retailers may not break open packages of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to sell or distribute as single or smaller quantities. Created: 10/28/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 10/28/2010.
Unpackaged Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco: What Retailers Need to Know PSA (:30)
This PSA helps retailers understand new federal regulations surrounding the sale of unpackaged cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Created: 10/28/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 10/28/2010.
Face-to-face Tobacco Sales: What Retailers Need to Know
This podcast reviews new federal tobacco product regulations that require retailers to sell cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products in a face-to-face exchange. Created: 9/30/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 9/30/2010.
Face-to-face Tobacco Sales: What Retailers Need to Know PSA (:30)
PSA to help raise retailers' awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations related to the sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to people under 18 and the requirement to sell products face-to-face. Created: 9/30/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 9/30/2010.
Tools Related to the Federal Tobacco Products Regulations: What Retailers Need to Know PSA (:30)
PSA to announce a new mobile text message program that will help raise retailers' awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations. Created: 9/16/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 9/16/2010.
The Tobacco Use Epidemic – What You Need to Know
This podcast is based on the September, 2010 CDC Vital Signs report which indicates that, despite the dangers of tobacco use, about 46.6 million adults in the U.S. smoke, and 88 million nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. . Created: 9/7/2010 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/7/2010.
The Tobacco Use Epidemic - What You Need to Know PSA (:60)
This PSA is based on the September, 2010 CDC Vital Signs report which indicates that, despite the dangers of tobacco use, about 46.6 million adults in the U.S. smoke, and 88 million nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. . Created: 9/7/2010 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/7/2010.
Put Out the Myth: There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette PSA (:30)
PSA helps raise retailers' and manufacturers' awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations related to the production and sale of cigarettes labeled as "light," "low," or "mild.". Created: 7/21/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 7/21/2010.
Light, Low, Mild, and Similar Terms: What Retailers Need to Know
This podcast helps raise retailers' and manufacturers' awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations. Under the new regulations, manufacturers can not produce any tobacco products labeled or advertised as "light," "low," or "mild." As of July 21, 2010, manufacturers may no longer distribute these products. Created: 7/21/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 7/21/2010.
Don't Sell Tobacco to Minors: What Retailers Need to Know
This podcast helps raise retailers awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations. Under the new regulations, retailers can not sell cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to anyone younger 18. Created: 7/8/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 7/8/2010.
Don't Sell Tobacco to Minors: What Retailers Need to Know PSA (:30)
PSA helps raise retailers awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations related to sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to people under 18. Created: 7/8/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 7/8/2010.
Tobacco Control Act: What Retailers Need to Know
This podcast helps raise retailers awareness of the new federal tobacco regulations. Created: 6/22/2010 by The CDC Division of News and Electronic Media and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. Date Released: 6/22/2010.
Smoke-Free Cars and Homes PSA (:15)
Importance of keeping cars and homes smoke-free. Created: 10/21/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/21/2009.
Emergency Preparedness Concerns for Older Adults
This podcast discusses the special concerns many older adults face during a disaster. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Created: 1/26/2009 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) and Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER). Date Released: 1/26/2009.
Smoking and Older Adults
This podcast discusses the importance of older adults quitting smoking and other tobacco products. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Created: 10/27/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 11/20/2008.
Si usted está embarazada, no fume
Este podcast explica los peligros de fumar durante el embarazo, tanto para la madre como para el bebé en desarrollo, y ofrece información sobre cómo buscar ayuda para dejar de fumar para siempre. Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 2/27/2008.
If You're Pregnant, Don't Smoke
This podcast describes the dangers of smoking during pregnancy for the woman and her unborn baby, and offers information about how to get help to quit smoking for good. Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 1/24/2008.
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