A recent article on CNN said that going “smoke free” is a growing trend among the nations college campuses.

The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation reports that nearly 60 college campuses around the United States have smoke-free policies that affect the entire campus. Other schools have limited restrictions, banning smoking indoors in residential housing and student facilities.

The American Cancer Society says the movement is catching on. Says Daniel Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Action Network:

The trend toward a smoke-free country is going on everywhere, I think college campuses are simply reflecting the same trend we’re seeing in society.

With the 30th anniversary this week of the nationwide Great American Smokeout, the cancer society is pushing a smoke-free college campus initiative. It encourages campus coordinators to hold competitions and distribute survival kits that include nicotine gum and support information.

Not only to non-smokers enjoy a multitude of health benefits, but they also enjoy lower insurance rates. If you are currently a smoker, use this anniversary as motivation to take control and quit for good. Talk to your IBD Insurance representative for information on what programs and medications are covered to help you get the help you need.

Being healthy can significantly reduce health insurance costs. IBD is an authorized agency for BCBSNC and our goal is to provide you with the most options for affordable health care in NC. Working together, we can succeed in optimizing your health and your health care costs!

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