Centers for Disease Control TV Commercial, 'Christine's Head of Household'
Centers for Disease Control
Christine, a former smoker, says that due to her smoking dependency, her son was forced to be head of the household at the age of 17. In order to to help her stop smoking Christine said she would resist the urge by thinking of her children and being there for them. The Centers for Disease Control says that smokers need to quit for them and the people around them.
Centers for Disease Control TV Commercial, 'Tips From Former Smokers: Christine'
Centers for Disease Control
Christine, a woman from Pennsylvania, didn't think she was a "real" smoker until she ended up with no jaw and no teeth as a result of oral cancer that came back twice. Her tip is that no matter how much a person smokes, they are still a smoker just like she was. Centers for Disease Control insists that you can quit and offers help for those interested in free medication.
Centers for Disease Control TV Commercial, 'Terrie's I Wish Tip'
Centers for Disease Control
Terrie wishes she had never seen a cigarette in her life. Her addiction to cigarettes led to her cancer diagnosis which ultimately took her life just two days after shooting this public service announcement. The CDC is encouraging viewers who want to quit cigarettes to contact its helpline to speak with an expert on assisting them in quitting the deadly addiction.
Centers for Disease Control TV Commercial, 'Tips From Former Smokers: Roosevelt'
Centers for Disease Control
Roosevelt always thought that smoking cigarettes only messed up your lungs. He never thought that at only 45 it would give him a heart attack, or that it would stop him from playing basketball with his kids, and especially not that it would give him a large scar down his chest. Roosevelt's tip is to do your heart a favor and quit smoking now. As soon as you stop smoking, your heart attack risk drops.