Kentuckiana Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Kentucky. This event aims to promote social, economic, and health equity of Kentuckiana’s sexual and gender minorities. BH WELL is excited to attend this event to aid Kentuckiana Pride in its pursuit of health among sexual and gender minorities. Resource materials for those individuals considering stopping smoking or vaping will be provided.
The LGBTQ+ population is among the hardest hit by tobacco in the United States. About 1 in 6 (15.3%) of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults smoke cigarettes, compared to about 1 in 9 (11.4%) of heterosexual/straight adults*. Stopping smoking has several physical as well as psychological benefits to one's health. BH WELL realizes that stopping smoking can be a difficult task which is why we are proud to promote several helpful resources! My Life, My Quit™ is a free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. Or try Quit Now Kentucky. Connect with your personal coach today. Click to chat, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).
*Cornelius ME, Loretan CG, Jamal A, et al. Tobacco Product Use Among Adults – United States, 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:475–483. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7218a1