​​​​Why you should stop smoking
No matter how long you've smoked for, no matter how many cigarettes you smoke a day, your health will start to improve as soon as you quit. Take a look at the benefits here.
Benefits of stopping smoking
In addition to the benefits to your physical health, there are other advantages, these include:
- more money in your pocket
- you will protect the health of your family and friends by not exposing them to second hand smoke​
- reduced likelihood that your children will start smoking
- improved mood and reduced anxiety
- your clothes and home will no longer smell of stale tobacco smoke
- reduced risk of fire in your home​
After just 20 minutes​
Your blood pressure and pulse go back to normal and your circulation improves, especially in your hands and feet.
After 8 hours​
Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood are reduced by half and your oxygen levels return to normal.
After 24 hours​
Carbon monoxide is removed from your body. Your lungs start to clear out mucus and debris.
After 48 hours​​
Your body is now free of nicotine. Your ability to taste and smell improve.
After 72 hours​
Your breathing is easier. Your energy levels increase.
After two to 12 weeks​
Circulation through your body is much better, so it’s easier for you to walk and exercise now.
After one month
Physical appearance improves - skin loses its gray pallor and becomes less wrinkled.
After three to nine months
Your lungs can breathe in 5% to 10% more air and you stop coughing, being short of breath and wheezing.
After one year​
You have now halved your chance of having a heart attack compared to a smoker.
After 10 years​
You have now halved your chance of getting lung cancer compared to a smoker.
After 15 years
Your risk of having a heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked. ​
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