Available Resources
Below are free brochures that are available to the public. Each are categorized by topic:
- Yellow - Facts
- Green - Family
- Blue - Quitline
- Pink - Miscellaneous
If you are interested in any of these please call (319)372-5225 or (800)458-6672.

American Lung Association Facts About...Secondhand Smoke
This brochure explains what secondhand smoke is, and the health effects it causes. Plus information on how it affects children, and what can be done in the workplace and at home to eliminate secondhand smoke.

American Lung Association Facts About...Tobacco Use
This brochure explains the health effects of tobacco use, nicotine addition of adults and youth, and ways to quit.

The Facts About Smoking
This brochure gives 15 facts covering a wide range of topics from whats in tobacco to heart disease. This would be a great learning tool for youth and teens.

The Cold Hard Facts About Dip
This brochure is for those who need to see what could happen if they use chewing tobacco. NOTE: the pictures in this brochure are very graphic.

Smoking: Talking with your Child
This brochure is great for parents who may want tips on talking with their children about not using tobacco. It also has tips for kids on how to say no to peer pressure.

Quitting Smoking - while you're still a teen
This brochure is a guide for teens who wish to quit their tobacco habit. It could also be used as a tool for parents to talk to their teens about their habit, and what they are doing to their body.

Children and Secondhand Smoke
This brochure breaks down the effcts secondhand smoke has on children: ear infections, bronchitis, asthma, etc.

Smoking and Your Baby
This brochure is great for the expecting mom who uses tobacco. It gives great reasons why to quit, plus great tips on how to quit and to stay quit after the baby arrives.

Smokefree Cars: A Guide for Parents and other Drivers
Thie brochure is great for those wo want to creat a smokefree environment for their family and friends.

If you Live with a Smoker
This brochure gives tips on how to talk to a smoker about smoking outside to even quitting their habit, and how to help them with the transition of not smoking in the house.

Quitline Iowa
This brochure explains the services offered by Quitline Iowa, the FREE over-the-phone counseling service for Iowans. Their staff will assess a person's readiness to quit, help creat a quit plan, and give suggestions on how to prepare for any cravings. This brochhure is great to give to family, friends, and employees.

Quitline Iowa
This brochure also gives information of the services provided by Quitline Iowa, but it is aimes towards women. It gives great reasons why a woman may want to think about quitting their habit.

American Lung Association Stop Smoking...Control Your Weight!
This brochure talks about the #1 concern to those who are thinking/wanting to quit their tobacco habit...weight gain. It is full of excellent tips on how to prepare, and how to overcome cravings.

American Lung Association How to Help a Friend Quit Smoking
This brochure targets those who are helping family and friends quit their habit.