Why Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term health benefits for people of all ages.
Immediate Benefits
Within 20 minutes: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop Within 12 hours: Carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal Within 2 weeks to 3 months: Your circulation improves and lung function increases
Long-Term Benefits
1 year: Your risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half 5 years: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 10 years: Your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker
Beyond Health
Quitting smoking also brings:
- Financial savings - Money saved on cigarettes adds up quickly
- Improved sense of taste and smell
- Fresher breath and cleaner teeth
- More energy - For activities you enjoy
- Setting a positive example - For family and friends
- Freedom - From nicotine addiction
It’s Never Too Late
No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting brings health benefits. Your body begins to heal as soon as you stop smoking.