Our Pasifika people have the second highest smoking rates after Maori and are also more likely to get sick because of tobacco smoking than the non-Pacific population. As we continue to celebrate Samoan Language Week let’s learn how to encourage our Samoan friends and family to stop smoking i le gagana Samoa – in Samoan.
Fai mo lou aiga: O fanau a tagata ulaula pe fa‘afituina le avanoa e ono avea ai fo‘i i latou o ni tagata ulaula. E afaina fo‘i lo latou soifua maloloina ona o le ulaula a i si.
English translation: Do it for your family: Children of smokers are seven times more likely to become smokers themselves. Their health can suffer from second-hand smoke too.
Fa‘amalosi ma talitonu e mafai ona e faia.
English tranlsation: Stay strong and believe in yourself.
If you need help try Quitline
Quitline is open 24/7 and can help you quit in a number of different ways. You can ring, text, email or do it all online.
Call Quitline free on 0800 778 778 or text 4006 or visit their website.
31/05/18
