Benefits of quitting smoking immediately

One of the reasons why quitting is so difficult is that we perceive both the benefits of quitting and the dangers of continuing to smoke as far away. However you should know that when we leave it, our body experiences almost instantaneous benefits. Here is a list of the benefits of quitting smoking.

benefits of stop smoking

• In 20 minutes your blood pressure will return to normal

• In 8 hours carbon monoxide levels in the blood will drop by half and oxygen levels will return to normal.

• In 48 hours the chances of having a heart attack will be reduced. No trace of nicotine will remain in your body and your senses of taste and smell will return to normal.

• In 72 hours your energy levels will increase.

• In 2 weeks your blood circulation will improve and continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.

• In 3 to 9 months the cough and your breathing problems will disappear as you will have increased your lung capacity by 10%.

• In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will be cut in half.

• • In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will be equivalent to that of a non-smoker.
•  In 15 years your risk of having a heart attack will be equal to that of a non-smoker