01/02/2026
It’s a brand new year! Ready to kick the habit? We are here to help.
Congratulations on becoming a Non Smoker today!
How much would you like to hear your friends tell you this? Would you like to know how rapidly your health starts to improve once you stop smoking?
BENEFITS and CHANGES associated with becoming a NON-SMOKER
According to the American Cancer Society, these are the changes that take place in your body when you stop smoking.
AFTER 20 MINUTES • Blood pressure drops to normal, Pulse rate drops to normal and body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal
AFTER 8 HOURS • Oxygen level in blood increases to normal
AFTER 12 HOURS • Pulse rate will slow and skin temperature increase and Carbon Monoxide level in blood drops to normal
AFTER 24 HOURS • Chance of heart attack decreases, Fine motor coordination will improve
AFTER 48 HOURS • Nerve endings start re-growing, Ability to smell and taste is enhanced
AFTER 72 HOURS • Bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier, Lung capacity increases
AFTER 2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS • Circulation improves, Walking becomes easier, and Lung function increases up to 30%
AFTER 1 TO 9 MONTHS • Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease, Cilia re-grow in lungs increasing ability to handle mucus, clean lungs, reduce infection, and the body’s overall energy increases
AFTER 1 YEAR • Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker • Average smoker has saved about $1,350.00.
AFTER 5 YEARS • Lung-cancer death rate for average former smoker decreases by almost half • Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5-15 years after quitting • Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker's
AFTER 10 YEARS • Lung cancer death rate similar to that of a non-smoker, Pre-cancerous cells are replaced
• Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases
AFTER 15 YEARS • Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker
Enjoy your life as a non-smoker!
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