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CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Anthem Ad

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A television ad that is part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) anti-smoking campaign launched in 2012. Features three people who have stomas as a result of their smoking.  They provide tips on how to live with this condition. To learn more about tobacco control and prevention, go to BeTobaccoFree.gov. (Note: This YouTube video was published on March 15, 2012.  As of June 16, 2014, it has had over 2 million views).

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