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Stop Smoking - Benefits of giving up
Need more reason to quit?
Every year, smoking kills more people globally than Aids and tuberculosis combined. We take a look at the risks of this destructive habit.
Withdrawal symptoms
It’s important to be prepared for the withdrawal symptoms that typically occur in the difficult early stages of giving up smoking.
Prepare for battle
Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand. So here's what to do before you take the plunge.
If I have COPD, why should I stop smoking?
Quite simply, COPD will progress all the more rapidly unless you do stop smoking. Quitting will increase your lung function and could prevent your having to use supplemental oxygen within months.
Must I really stop smoking if I have hypertension?
Put it this way: in the USA, the number of deaths caused by smoking is the equivalent of a fully loaded 747 crashing and killing everyone on board each day.
Your life after cigarettes
The health benefits of giving up smoking are reward enough, but check out these additional bonuses.
The $$$ of smoking
Another day, another packet. This tool will show you exactly how much cash you're spending on cigarettes. You may be in for a shock.
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