TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 31, 2010) -
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On May 31st, people across the globe will celebrate World No Tobacco Day and take a stand against tobacco use. World No Tobacco Day is a great opportunity for smokers looking for the perfect time to try to break their tobacco habit and get on track towards improved overall health.
Smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to break and unfortunately a lot of people are not aware of the tools that exist to help them quit. Quitting is a process, not an event, and it is a different experience for everyone.
The Canadian Cancer Society Smokers' Helpline encourages Ontarians to set themselves up for success by making a quit plan and receiving support throughout the quitting process.
Links:
www.SmokersHelpline.ca
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Health benefits of discontinuing tobacco use
| Within 20 minutes |
Your blood pressure drops, your pulse returns to normal and the temperature of hands and feet stabilizes |
| After 8 Hours |
The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops |
| After 24 Hours |
Your chance of having a heart attack decreases |
| After 48 Hours |
Your ability to smell and taste improves |
| After 72 Hours |
Lung capacity increases. Breathing can become easier |
| 2 weeks to 3 months |
Your circulation improves. Walking becomes easier. Lung functioning may increase by up to 20 per cent |
| 1 to 9 months |
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath may decrease. Your cilia may even begin to re-grow and that can help clean the lungs and reduce chance of infection |
| 1 year |
Risk of heart disease is cut in half |
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