Compared to smokers, your…
1. l Stroke risk is reduced to that of a person who never smoked after 5 to 15 years of not smoking
2. l Cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus risks are halved 5 years after quitting
3. l Cancer of the larynx risk is reduced after quitting
4. l Coronary heart disease risk is cut by half 1 year after quitting and is nearly the same as someone who never smoked 15 years after quitting
5. l Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk of death is reduced after you quit Lung cancer risk drops by as much as half 10 years after quitting
6. l Ulcer risk drops after quitting
7. l Bladder cancer risk is halved a few years after quitting
8. l Peripheral artery disease goes down after quitting
8. l Cervical cancer risk is reduced a few years after quitting
10. l Low birth weight baby risk drops to normal if you quit before pregnancy or during your first trimester the benefits of quitting
Are you one of most smokers who want to quit? Then try following this advice.
1. Don't smoke any number or any kind of cigarette. If you try to smoke fewer cigarettes, but do not stop completely, soon
you'll be smoking the same amount again. The only safe choice is to quit completely.
2. Write down why you want to quit. Do you want to quit ¡
To feel in control of your life?
¡ Have better health?
¡ To set a good example for your children?
¡ To protect your family from breathing other people's smoke?
3. Know that it will take effort to quit smoking. This knowledge will help you be more able to deal with the symptoms of
withdrawal that can occur, such as bad moods and really wanting to smoke. Take quitting one day at a time.
4. Half of all adult smokers have quit, so you can too.
That's the good news. There are millions of people alive today who
have learned to face life without a cigarette. For staying healthy, quitting smoking is the best step you can take.
5. Get help if you need it. Many groups offer written materials, programs, and advice to help smokers quit for good. Your
doctor or dentist is also a good source of help and support.
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