Benefits
of quiting

It’s never too late to quit smoking. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Quitting while you’re younger will reduce your health risks more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that would be lost by continuing to smoke.

Within 1 week of quitting
The carbon monoxide in your body decreases to lower levels and the amount of oxygen in your blood increases to normal levels Your ability to smell and taste will improve Your breath, hair, and clothes will smell better

Within 1 month of quitting
Your blood circulation and heart function will improve Your lungs may also begin to clear, allowing you to breathe more easily Coughing caused by smoking will begin to decrease You’ll be able to exercise and perform physical activities without feeling as winded Your teeth and fingernails will stop yellowing

Within 1 year of quitting
Your risk for heart disease is lowered to half that of a smoker’s Your heart attack risk drops dramatically

Within 5 years of quitting
Your risk of having a stroke is significantly reduced Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, and bladder is cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker.

Within 10 years of quitting
Your risk of dying from lung cancer will drop to half that of a smoker’s Your risk of getting other types of cancer also decreases

Within 15 years of quitting
Your risk for heart disease will be at the same level as that of a non-smoker Your risk of developing other conditions, such as arrhythmia, will be reduced to normal levels.