Introduction ASH Scotland Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco
Here are short-term and long-term health benefits of quitting: Short-term benefits of quitting smoking Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your heart rate will begin to return to normal levels In two hours, your circulation will improve, causing your fingertips and toes to feel warm again as blood flows more easily After 24 hours, your risk of heart attack will begin to decrease In 48 hours, the nerves in your nose and tongue will repair themselves, allowing your senses of smell and taste to improve One month after quitting, your breathing will begin to feel easier and physical activity will feel less strenuous Long-term benefits of quitting smoking After one year, your risk of heart attack decreases by half Two to five years after quitting, your risk of stroke drops to the level of a nonsmoker In 10 years, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half Quitting smoking also leads to higher energy and boosts your immune system
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