Benefits of quitting

 

The good news is that there are immediate benefits from stopping smoking at any age. For example, within a week, nicotine and carbon monoxide will be out of the system and the lungs will be working more efficiently.

• Taste buds will come alive and sense of smell improves
• Breath, hair, fingers, teeth and clothes will look and smell cleaner 
• Within three months, blood flow to the hands and feet improves 
•  After twelve months the risk of cancer and heart disease is reduced

There is a lot of support and information available to help people stop smoking. For help and support

call Quitline 0800 778 778