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Reap the Benefits of Smoking Cessation According to the American Lung Association: Short-term benefits 20 minutes after you stop smoking: Your blood pressure decreases Your pulse rate drops and The body temperature of your hands and feet increases 8 hours after you stop smoking: The carbon monoxide in your blood returns to normal The oxygen level in the blood increases to normal 1 day after you stop smoking: Your nerve endings start to re-grow Your ability to smell and taste is enhanced 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves Walking becomes easier Your lung function gets better 1 month to 9 months after quitting all of the following will decrease: Coughing Sinus congestion Fatigue Shortness of breath 1 year after quitting: Your risk for coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker Long-term benefits After quitting for 5 to 15 years: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of people who have never smoked After quitting for 10 years: Your risk of lung cancer goes down to as little as one-half that of smokers Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, kidney, and pancreas decreases Your risk of stomach ulcers decrease After quitting for 15 years: Your risk of coronary heart disease will be similar to that of people who have never smoked Your risk of death will be nearly the same as people who have never smoked If you quit smoking you will have: Less chance of cancer, heart attack, lung disease Better blood circulation No odor of smoke in your clothes and hair A better sense of taste Set a healthy example for your children and grandchildren Healthier family members Smoking Cessation Resources US Department of Health: Surgeon General Quit Now: 1-800-784-8669 US department of Health: Surgeon General You Can Quit Smoking Consumer Guide: 1-800-358-9295 US Department of Health & Human Services: www.smokefree.gov Agency for Healthcare Resources and Quality: www.ahrq.gov/path/tobacco.htm American Lung Association Helpline: 1-800-LUNG-USA Ask your health care provider about programs to help you stop smoking

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