http://www.hpb.gov.sg//smokefree/default.aspx?id=4592Health Promotion Board: Health Topic: Smoke Free Livinghttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=432 Statistics Tobacco use kills 5.4 million people a year worldwide - an average of one person every six seconds - and accounts for one in 10 adult deaths worldwide. It kills up to half of all users. Most of tobacco’s damage to health does not become evident until years or even decades after the onset of use. So, whil Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=438There are various quit methods to choose from. While quitting cold turkey is one of the most effective methods, is it the best for you? Read on to find out how to make your quit journey a success.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=7056 We are exposed daily to a form of air pollution that causes twice as many deaths as all other types of air pollution put together. This is known as Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS), which is actually the smoke from other people's cigarettes. What is ETS? Also referred to as second-hand smoke, about 85% to 90% o Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:54:06 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/ntcp.aspxThis article gives a brief history of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and outlines the objectives and key strategies of the Programme.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:47:14 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=6224Smokers who quit smoking with support are more likely to succeed than those who do it on their own. Please call the following quit centres to enquire about their charges and appointment dates. Please email to hpb_smoking_control@hpb.gov.sg or call 6435 3010 if you have any suggestions or feedback on the Quit Clinics. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:45:51 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=6226QuitLine (Tel 1800 438 2000) What Is QuitLine? It is a toll free telephone service to help smokers quit smoking. It also provides family and friends of smokers with information to help them support the smoker to quit. This service Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:43:58 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/iquit.aspx“I Quit” can be one of the hardest things to say, but this mobile app helps you reinforce your brave decision to keep you smoke-free. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:42:59 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=8878Did you know the money spent on cigarettes daily, when saved, will amount to about $4,000* in a year? Quit smoking and use the savings to enjoy life with your family and friends. If you are resolved to kick the smoking habit or help a loved one to quit smoking, use our quit tips provided or call our friendly counsellors at QuitLine 1800 438 2000. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:40:43 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=9834Nobody said quitting is easy but it helps when you know why you want to do it. Here are 34 real life examples of individuals who successfully quit smoking. If they can do it, so can you.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:49:42 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=7522The continuing education workshops series is made up of interactive and experiential workshops that provides and enhances Quit Smoking Consultants with the skills to help their clients kick the habit successfully. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:40:07 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=7516This article provides individuals interested in smoking cessation an overview of the training opportunities available. People who are addicted to nicotine are victims of the tobacco epidemic. Among smokers who are aware of the dangers of tobacco, three out of four want to quit. Like people depending on any addictive drug, it is difficult for most tobacco users to quit on their own and they benefit from help and support to overcome their dependence. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:16:18 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=6380Thank you for submitting your feedback to the public consultation exercise on proposed amendments to the Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale of Tobacco) Act. The summary is available here. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:19:57 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=6222Thinking of quitting and need some advice or support? You’re not alone. In Singapore, numerous professional services are available for you to help you take your first big step and see it through all the way. This article provides a list of help services you can contact. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:18:31 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=7876Answer the call of Ramadan. Stay healthy and smoke-free to provide more for your family this Ramadan. Quit smoking by signing up for the Ramadan Smoking Cessation Programme. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:40:21 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=5870From their first words to the way they treat others, children learn and grow as individuals by imitating their parents. Often, they pick up their parents’ habits, both good and bad. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:14:13 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=678Here's a step-by-step guide for you to help a smoker quit smoking. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=668The journey to quitting smoking is not easy. Mohd Yusof, an ex-smoker, knows this firsthand. He tried to quit many times, unsuccessfully. But with the right direction and support from his family and loved ones, this loving father overcame the challenges and is now proud to be smoke-free.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=672Mohd Faizal was addicted to smoking from the age of ten. A family tragedy helped him quit. When his mother passed away, Mohd Faizal found the motivation to fulfil his mother’s final wish – for him to quit smoking.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=674Are you clueless about the different tobacco products available? Do you want to know if the stories you heard from your friends about shisha smoking being harmless to your body is true? We have the facts about cigarettes, cigars, “ang hoon”, shisha and oral tobacco right here for you.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=6622 years ago, she could not run for 10 mins. Now she runs marathons - Veron LeongTue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=462“Being committed to my boyfriend also means quitting smoking for myself.” - Evelyn LeeWed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=458Quitting is not easy but these quit tips will help you reach your goal successfully. Learn what to expect and how you can overcome the challenges using the 4Ds tips here.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=464“I wanted to live life healthy. I had to quit smoking.” - Sally LeeWed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/smokefree/article.aspx?id=434 Former smokers live longer than continuing smokers. Quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits for all, with or without smoking-related diseases, and regardless of gender and age. For a start, smoking cessation decreases the risks of many types of cancers, heart attacks, strokes and chronic lung disea Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT