Benefits to Quit Smoking
| 20 minutes | Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal |
| 8 hours | Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal. |
| 24 hours | Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris |
| 48 hours | There is no nicotine in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved |
| 72 hours | Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. |
| 2-12 weeks | Circulation improves |
| 3-9 months | Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function is increased by up to 10%. |
| 5 years | Risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker. |
| 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. |
As well as the health benefits, you stand to save about £2,000 per year.
*Based on smoking 20 cigarettes per day
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