Some fun and interesting facts I picked up at the Dr.s office about quitting smoking. Not a smoker myself, but thinking about those I love that do! Benefits of Quitting Smoking -Within 20 minutes: blood pressure, body temperature and pulse rate will drop to normal. -Within eight hours: Smokers breath disappears. The carbon monoxide level in blood drops and the oxygen level rises to normal. -Within 24 hours: Chance of heart attack decreases. -Within 48 hours: Nerve endings start to regroup. Ability to taste and smell improves. -Within 3 days: Breathing is easier. -Within two to three months: Circulation improves. Walking becomes easier. Lung capacity increases up to 30%. -Within 1-9 months: Sinus congestion and shortness of breath decrease. Cilia that sweep debris from your lungs grow back. Energy increases. -Within two years: Heart attack risk drops to near normal. -Within 5 years: Lung cancer death rate for average former pack-a-day smoker decreases by almost half. Stroke risk is reduced. Risk of mouth, throat, and esophageal cancer is half that of a smoker. -Within 10 years: Lung cancer death is similar to that of a person who has never smoked. The precancerous cells are replaced. -Within 15 years: Risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a person who has never smoked. To those I love, please think of this the next time you think about lighting up.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:36:10 +0000
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