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Its never too late to give up smoking and the rewards speak for
themselves. But those who smoke or have smoked know it is not easy.
Research shows that smokers who quit having received support are
four times more likely to succeed.
Cigarettes contain around 4000 chemicals including ingredients
such as rat poison, rocket fuel and nail polish remover.
There are immediate health benefits from the moment you stub out
your last cigarette and decide to quit
smoking |
Time after stopping smoking |
The improvements to your health |
| 20 minutes |
Your blood pressure and pulse return to normal |
| 24 hours |
Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body |
| 72 hours |
Energy levels increase and your breathing
becomes easier |
| 5 years |
Risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a
smoker |
| 10 years |
Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker and risk of
a
heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never
smoked |
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There are several ways to get the free, friendly and flexible
support you need to stop smoking:
You can speak with your local GP or community pharmacy
You can also contact The Colchester and Tendring Stop Smoking
Support Service who have specially trained advisers in your area,
offering support, encouragement, information and advice. For more
information, contact 0800 731 2656 or email
stopsmoking@northeastessex.nhs.uk
or visit
www.northeastessex.nhs.uk |
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| Page Last Updated |
| 13 July
2011 | |
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