CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Becky H.: Not What I Pictured

COPD doesn’t just affect the person who has it; it can affect the entire family. In this video from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, Becky, explains that her children had to deal with her disease since they were very young and shares how her COPD changed their lives. Becky died in 2023 at age 62 from COPD.
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  • @dap5790
    @dap5790 Жыл бұрын

    Sadly Becky passed away last week, far too soon. RIP

  • @dOlli3cOutur3
    @dOlli3cOutur37 жыл бұрын

    She was so beautiful

  • @lindayounker134
    @lindayounker134 Жыл бұрын

    Rest in Peace Becky. You graced humanity to share your story to help prevent the suffering like you and your family endured. My condolences to all who knew and loved you.

  • @ThrillSeekerTTV
    @ThrillSeekerTTV Жыл бұрын

    Rest in Peace, Rebecca. Your children loved you very much, and your child did beautifully writing your Obituary. May your heart and soul rest in peace now, knowing your memory is forever compounded to those tho's lives you positively impacted. ❤

  • @margarettejeda4795
    @margarettejeda47954 жыл бұрын

    Becky was a beautiful teenager.

  • @TheWilkenator
    @TheWilkenator8 жыл бұрын

    Smoking kills. My mother will die from it. Even though she had to quit, she says she misses it. I wish I would have never smoked, even though I quit. Why is it legal and why shouldn't the CDC do something better? MAKE IT ILLEGAL! It's so addictive, people that smoke can't help themselves.

  • @effiodiego

    @effiodiego

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheWilkenator If it's illegal, the demand will go higher, and dealers will take advantage of it.

  • @megshafer3961

    @megshafer3961

    7 жыл бұрын

    TheWilkenator why don't they cure it....you know this is a disease of the 14th century at least that far back....they have cured all the diseases from that time, but this...suspicious we all should be very, very much...it's a very money maker for awhole lot of people...I am sorry, but I can not believe that these people would do these commercials without demanding a cure...like a herd of cows...they stigmatize a disease more....I never thought someone as educated as a attorney should be...would do this very unethical... in my world.

  • @anthonypalermo8816

    @anthonypalermo8816

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sugar kills faster.

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    well done.

  • @randiekay4994
    @randiekay49946 жыл бұрын

    I love these but I dont know why. Its probably because it's so true. Lost my papaw fo cancer. Cost him part of a lung

  • @volpeverde6441
    @volpeverde6441 Жыл бұрын

    my dad had emphysema and eventually lung cancer....the stubborn bugger smoked (or tried to) right til the end....we had to watch him waste away....

  • @P648bItYT
    @P648bItYT Жыл бұрын

    As soon as I saw ohio, I went down to the comments.

  • @chrisirving8712
    @chrisirving87122 жыл бұрын

    Good ads

  • @hilmanhernandez3113
    @hilmanhernandez31138 жыл бұрын

    d

  • @thegreatprophesizedantichr3762
    @thegreatprophesizedantichr37628 жыл бұрын

    If she smoked weed, 99% chance she wouldn't have that problem. Weed fights cancer & look at all the long term smokers. Chong, Snoop, Willie Nelson.. all those people good af.

  • @anthonypalermo8816

    @anthonypalermo8816

    6 жыл бұрын

    Weed causes heart attacks. Ban weed.

  • @155chipmunkz

    @155chipmunkz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Weed CAUSES cancer. My neighbor died from it.

  • @gypsythehoneybee3261

    @gypsythehoneybee3261

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Palermo wrong!!! So wrong!!!

  • @gypsythehoneybee3261

    @gypsythehoneybee3261

    6 жыл бұрын

    155chipmunkz did you see the death certificate?? No, so stop spreading lies about the dead. Not cool.

  • @hannahkohl6053

    @hannahkohl6053

    3 жыл бұрын

    Although weed does have some health benefits, it’s still bad if you smoke it

  • @kathyharvey6054
    @kathyharvey60548 жыл бұрын

    I hate the way she said it has not been "fair." It is no one's fault except hers alone.

  • @beckyh9993

    @beckyh9993

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kathy Harvey You misunderstand the "fair" comment. She is not including herself in the group "family." No one is more acutely aware whose fault the "unfairness" is. The entire passage is a self-indictment as to how Becky's choices have had huge consequences for those around her...... consequences they did not deserve. It is a cautionary tale to show current and potential smokers, that the decision to smoke is far reaching and does not effect the smoker alone. At 16, kids are not generally aware that their actions during their teens may blow-up in their future children's faces 30 years later. Becky is now trying to tell anyone who will listen, "look at this HUGE mistake I made. It has negatively changed my entire family's lives. Please do not make this same mistake because this could be you and your family in the future."

  • @Stokedhavok

    @Stokedhavok

    8 жыл бұрын

    Perfect assessment.

  • @megshafer3961

    @megshafer3961

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kathy Harvey is it your fault if you get it, you breathe...the air is sooo polluted. You go get your hair and nails done...a cause of COPD, most hair stylist have a degree of COPD...construction workers...our First Responders, Our brave military personnel, the people who paint houses, plumbers from asbestos, sick building syndrome, bonfires, fireplaces...yep.everything that smokes..even disel trucks on the highways...to the strong scents in your air freshners and candles...Fabreeze...ask a top notch pulmonologist about those things. Kathy, only 20% yes...a fact 20% of smokers get COPD....where did you think the rest come from?? So, don't be so judgemental...there's a high chance of about 85% you will get a disease in your life time...cancer...diabetes....Alzheimers...etc..etc..are we to judge you for whatever you get diagnosed with? Rudeness and being ignorant at your age...is not acceptable.

  • @anjallama4986

    @anjallama4986

    6 жыл бұрын

    She said it wasn't fair TO her family, she didn't say it wasn't fair because of her family.

  • @gypsythehoneybee3261

    @gypsythehoneybee3261

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kathy Harvey when your diagnosed from something....shall we stigmatize you?? You just set yourself up.

  • @user-lk5pb4rc7s
    @user-lk5pb4rc7s3 жыл бұрын

    ليس لديكي أبناء ليس لديكي زوج يعتني بكي