Smoking is harmful as it increases the risk of cancer and other health issues. Quitting smoking can trigger cravings, tempting you to smoke again. Preventing yourself from smoking does wonders to the body. Tap to read what happens when you quit smoking.
8 Hours
In the first 8 hours of quitting smoking, the blood pressure reduces, the amount of nicotine and carbon monoxide reduces to half.
24 Hours
You have gone a full day without smoking, reducing your chances of getting a heart attack as your heart does not have to pump more blood to provide you oxygen.
48 Hours
After two days without smoking, the lungs clear out the nicotine and toxins. Now, your body is free of nicotine, you may still feel dizzy, anxious, tired and get headaches.
2 Weeks to 3 Months
In two weeks to three months, the lungs become stronger and clearer. In this time period, your lungs have started to recover and blood flow has improved.
1 year
You have achieved a milestone by not smoking for one year and the risk of getting heart diseases has now decreased to half than what it was a year ago.
5 Years
After five years, the risk of mouth, esophagus, bladder, and throat cancer has reduced to half. The chances of stroke and cervical cancer are now the same as of a non smoker.
15 Years
After 15 years of quitting smoking, the body has healed so much that your chances of getting any heart disease has dropped too low as if you had never smoked.
Information Credits
This information is sourced from WebMD. Smoking can lead to cancer and other health issues so it is advisable to quit as it helps make the body stronger and healthier.