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Ever wonder how your body will function without smoking cigarettes?
Quitting soon can start you on the path to improved health. Check out these
short-and long-term health’s of quitting.
After 20 Minutes Of Not Smoking:
Your blood pressure and pulse decrease.
After 12 Hours:
Your level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops to normal, while the oxygen
levels in your blood increase to normal.
After 48 hours:
Your nerve ending start re-growing, and your ability to smell and taste is
enhanced.
After Two Weeks To Three Months:
Your lung function increases and air circulation improves.
After One Year:
Your excess risk of heart disease drops to half of that of a smoker’s.
After Five To 15 Years:
Your risk of stroke is reduced to that of someone who never smoked.
After 10 Years:
Your risk of lung cancer may be half that of smoker’s.
After 15 Years:
Your risk of heart disease is similar to that of someone who never smoked.
A Public Service Initiative From Cipla
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