The Great American Smokeout Today – 97 Rock Is Here to Help

Have you tried to quit many times and keep smoking anyway? 97 Rock is giving away "E-Cigarette" kits today for the Great American Smokeout .

A survey by the American Cancer Society reveals that 44% of the 45 million Americans, who smoke have attempted to quit for at least one day in the past year. Other findings:

- the smoke from one cigarette remains in the room for up to five hours after smoking

- 30 minutes of daily second-hand smoke exposure causes heart damage similar to that of a habitual smoker. People, who are exposed to daily second-hand smoke have a 30% higher death and disease rate than non-smokers.

- second-hand smoke is the third-leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., behind only smoking and alcohol and drug abuse.

- second-hand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, with more than 50 of them being known carcinogens.

A local business in Kennewick can help. SmokeStop Vapor Quality Electronic Cigarettes is Eastern Washington's only full service vapor shop. The store is located in Historic Downtown Kennewick at 113 W. Kennewick Ave. If you want to quit smoking they can help. here is their phone # (509) 572-2240 or visit them online.