Quitting smoking is a big step for your health
Smoking is a health-damaging habit that can have numerous negative effects. Today we will explain the benefits to your health when you stop smoking.
1. Increased life expectancy
Several studies have shown that quitting smoking before the age of 30 can increase life expectancy by up to 10 years compared to those who continue to smoke. In addition, quitting smoking later in life also has significant health benefits.
2. Reduction of the risk of cancer
Tobacco is linked to several types of cancer, such as lung, trachea, bladder, pancreas and mouth. Quitting smoking significantly reduces the risk of these types of cancer.
3. Normalization of heart rate and blood pressure
When you stop smoking, your heart rate and blood pressure return to normal. This effect is fast and occurs within the first 20 minutes after quitting smoking.
4. Reduction of the risk of coronary and cerebrovascular diseases
Tobacco is an important risk factor for coronary and cerebrovascular diseases. Quitting smoking lowers these risks, and after a year without smoking, the risk is almost halved. After 15 years of not smoking, the risk of coronary heart disease is similar to that of a person who has never smoked.
5. Improvement of intimacy as a couple
Smoking can affect erectile ability in men, but quitting smoking can reverse this effect and improve normal erectile ability. In addition, quitting smoking also increases desire and satisfaction in intimate relationships, for both men and women.
