Smoking
Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in the UK. Just over a quarter - 26 per cent - of adults in Wales are smokers. But 27 per cent of adults in Wales are ex-smokers.
Half of all teenagers who are currently smoking will die from diseases caused by tobacco if they continue to smoke.
Giving up smoking is not easy. In fact, it is a tremendous personal achievement. But the benefits of doing so are enormous, for example:
| after only.. | |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | your blood pressure and pulse returns to normal |
| 1 hour | your body starts to get rid of tobacco toxins |
| 8 hours | Your levels of carbon monoxide and nicotine in the blood are cut in half |
| 24 Hours | Carbon monoxide is eliminated from your body, your lungs start to clear and your chance of a heart attack starts to decrease |
| 48 Hours | There is no nicotine left in your body. Your taste and smell start to improve and your nerve endings begin to re-grow walking becomes easier |
| 72 Hours | Your breathing becomes easier and energy levels increase |
| 2 - 12 weeks | Your circulation improves throughout your whole body making walking easier |
We know how hard it can be to give up smoking. But, when you're ready to stop you don't have to go it alone. Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local, NHS support that really works.
Research has shown you are four times more likely to quit with a support programme like Stop Smoking Wales than in any other way.
We'll help you plan and prepare for your quit date and provide ongoing help and advice. With support from Stop Smoking Wales you won't give up on giving up.
You are more likely to give up smoking if you have support. if you would like more information, please contact Stop Smoking Wales for more information on 0800 085 2219
Stop smoking, start living.