Ito Benefits of Quitting Smoking:
Has proven benefits of preserving and protecting life.
To add more years to life ??.. more to life!
20 MINUTES
Blood pressure and pulse will start to return to normal.
Circulation improves in the hand and feet.
8 HOURS
Oxygen levels in blood return to normal.
Chance of heart attack starts to fall.
24 HOURS
Carbon monoxide is eliminated in the body.
The lungs start to clear out mucus and other debris.
48 HOURS|
Nicotine is no longer detected in the body.
The ability to taste and smell is improved.
72 HOURS
Breathing becomes easier as bronchus relax.
Energy levels increase.
2 to 12 WEEKS
Circulation improves throughout the body, making walking easier.
3 to 9 MONTHS
Breathing problems such as coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing improve.
Overall, lung function is increased by 5 to 10 percent.
5 YEARS
Risk of HEART ATTACK falls to about half of that of a smoker.
10 YEARS
Risk of lung cancer falls to about half of that of a smoker.
Risk of a HEART ATTACK falls to about the same as someone who has NEVER smoked.
"It is never too late to QUIT SMOKING"