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Why Stop?

After stopping smoking, in...

20 minutes:

Blood pressure and pulse return to normal
8 hours:

The amount of nicotine and carbon monoxide in your blood is halved and the amount of oxygen is back to normal
24 hours:

Carbon monoxide is completely eliminated from your body and your lungs begin to eliminate the mucus and other debris from smoking
48 hours:

Your body is free of nicotine; this also means your sense of taste and smell will be improving
72 hours:

Your breathing improves as the small tubes in your lungs relax; this will help boost your energy levels
2 - 12 weeks:

Your circulation improves
3 - 9 months:

Coughs and breathing problems improve as lung function increases
1 year:

The risk of you having a heart attack is halved
15 years:

The risk of you having a heart attack is the same level as someone who has never smoked

You could lose your teeth – you are up to 6 times more likely to develop gum disease
Smoking when young can sometimes leave men impotent in their thirties and forties
The decrease in blood oxygen levels makes your skin dull and dry
The build-up of toxins can lead to cellulite
Your hair will never smell fresh
Your children are more likely to smoke
You need to redecorate more as smoke discolours your walls and makes your whole house smell
You get wrinkles around your eyes from narrowing them against the smoke
Poor circulation can mean you suffer from cold hands and feet
Women smokers are more likely to get osteoporosis before the menopause

To find out even more information about the benefits of stopping smoking and how you can get help and advice visit the No Smoking Day website.

Visit the No Smoking Day website to find out more about how the UK is becoming smokefree.

You can help your chances of stopping smoking with a little bit of planning and support...

Case Studies

Two serial quitters seek help and advce to help them give up smoking.