Call Tayside Stop Smoking Support on 01382 424127

It is never too late to quit smoking. The minute you put out your last cigarette your lungs, heart and circulation quickly start to improve their function. Most people will notice a difference in their wellbeing within weeks or even days.

We all know that smoking seriously damages our heart and lungs. But did you know that…

• Smokers are more than twice as likely as non-smokers to develop Alzheimer's Disease,
• Cigarette smokers are 1.7 times more likely to have hearing loss than non-smokers
• Smoking is the number one cause of fires that kill older people.
• Smokers are more than two times as likely to have a stroke than non-smokers.
• Giving up smoking reduces the risk of cataract.

The benefits of quitting

When you stop smoking you will experience all kinds of benefits - physically, financially and even socially. Here are just some of the major physical benefits and how quickly you can expect to experience them:

• After 20 minute pulse rate and blood pressure return to normal.
• After 8 hours nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, and oxygen levels return to normal.
• After 24 hours carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body, lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
• After 48 hours there is no nicotine left in the body and the ability to taste and smell is improved.
• After 72 hours breathing is easier and energy levels increase.
• After 2 to 12 weeks circulation improves.
• After 3 to 9 months lung function improved by 10 per cent
• After a year heart attack risk falls to half that of a smoker.
• After ten years risk of developing lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker.
• After 15 years: Risk of a heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.

Need help?

Giving up smoking can be difficult. But there is help and support available for you to stop and experience a healthier, smoke free life:

TAYSIDE SMOKE FREE SERVICES 
Kenny Grewar - Abbey Health Centre
East Abbey Street
Arbroath
DD11 1EN

Tel: 01241 430303