Maybe you’ve tried to quit and failed. But then you think about the long-term health benefits. It’s got to be worth another go, hasn’t it?
R900 – The amount that you will save per month that someone who smokes 20 a day could save if they quit.
90% – The amount by which smokers deduce their risk of health problems if they quit before the age of 35
20 Minutes later
Your blood pressure and pulse return to normal
8 Hours later
Nicotine, carbon monoxide and oxygen levels in your blood begin to return to normal
3 Days later
Breathing is easier and your energy levels increase
2-12 Weeks later
Circulation improves and exercise gets easier
3-9 Months later
Breathing problems, coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing show signs of improvement
5 Years later
The risk of having a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker
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