Becky started smoking cigarettes in high school to fit in. She was a heavy smoker for many years and at age 45, Becky was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—a serious lung disease. In this ad from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, Becky talks about her need for continuous oxygen. Becky died in 2023 at age 62 from COPD.
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