STOPTOBER: Day 13 - Dont go breaking my heart ! Great news, you are now less likely to suffer a heart attack. We’re sure by now you’ve noticed the positive changes to your health. If you have a #Stoptober Pack, the ‘Health & Wealth’ wheel shows how your health is improving. Remember, if you need some extra support, you can always visit the #Stoptober Facebook or Twitter page for support and tips from the thousands of other people taking part. nhs.uk/smokefree/why-quit/what-happens-when-you-quit Find out how quickly youll notice the benefits of stopping After 20 minutes - Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal. After 8 hours - Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half and oxygen levels return to normal. After 48 hours - Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris. After 48 hours - There is no nicotine in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved. After 72 hours - Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. After 2-12 weeks - Your circulation improves. After 3-9 months - Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function increases by up to 10%. After 5 years - Risk of heart attacks falls to about half compared with a person who is still smoking. After 10 years - Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:48:04 +0000
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