After you quit smoking, good things started to happen. You will begin to see improvements in your health almost immediately. It's never too late to quit smoking, and with the right support, quitting can be easier.
Your smoking cessation journey: Get support at every stage
Whether you're thinking about quitting, preparing to quit, or need help quitting, we have tips and support to help you quit. Learn how to get through the tough times, stay focused, and quit smoking for good. You deserve a healthier, smoke-free life. Let's get started!
Why to quit smoking
1: Health effects
▸Reduce the risk of cancer: Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, and it also increases the risk of oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer and other cancers. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce these risks.
▸Improve cardiovascular health: Smoking causes hardening of the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. After quitting smoking, cardiovascular health gradually improves
▸Respiratory health: Smoking can lead to respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis and emphysema. Quitting smoking can help improve lung function and reduce breathing problems.
▸Strengthens the immune system: Smoking weakens the immune system, making a person more susceptible to infections. Quitting smoking can boost your immunity.
2: Economic reasons:
▸Save Money: Smoking is an expensive habit. After quitting smoking, you can save a lot of money on tobacco purchases.
▸ Lower medical costs: Smokers often pay higher medical costs because smoking increases the risk of disease. Quitting smoking can help reduce these costs.
3 personal reasons:
▸Improve personal image: Smoking can cause yellowing of teeth, bad breath and aging of the skin. Quitting smoking can help improve these conditions.
▸Improve quality of life: After quitting smoking, many people report an improvement in their sense of taste and smell, as well as increased exercise capacity and endurance.
▸Set an example to your family: Quitting smoking can set an example for your children and other family members of a healthy lifestyle.
What happens after you quit smoking?
The sooner you quit smoking, the sooner you will notice changes in your body and health. See what happens when you quit smoking for good.
20 minutes later
Check your pulse rate, it has started to return to normal.
8 hours later
Your oxygen levels are being restored and harmful carbon monoxide levels in your blood will be reduced by half.
48 hours later
Your carbon monoxide levels have dropped to those of a non-smoker. Your lungs are clearing mucus, and your sense of taste and smell are improving.
72 hours later
If you find that your breathing feels easier, it's because your bronchial tubes have begun to relax. At the same time, your energy will increase.
2 to 12 weeks later
Blood will pump better to your heart and muscles because your circulation will be improved.
3 to 9 months later
Any coughing, wheezing or breathing problems will improve as your lung function increases by up to 10%.
1 year later
Good news! Your risk of a heart attack will be reduced by half compared to a smoker.
10 years later
More good news! Your risk of dying from lung cancer will be reduced by half compared to a smoker.
It's never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking now can improve your health and reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses. Take action!
