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When you quit smoking, you will reap numerous benefits: mentally, physically, financially, and socially. Here are a few reasons you should know to stop this deadly habit:
- Physical health benefits
- Quitting smoking shall reduce the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke, and chronic lung disease.
- It shall also reduce respiratory symptoms and complications, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
- Former smokers live longer than continuing smokers. For example, persons who quit smoking before age 50 have one-half the risk of dying in the next 15 years compared with continuing smokers. It is never too late to quit smoking!
- The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier and probably happier since they want you to quit so you'll live longer and be healthier.
- Foods will taste better since your senses will be less dulled.
- Mental health benefits
- Smoke-free living will enhance your self-esteem. Knowing that you are taking care of your body instead of hurting it will help you feel a lot better about yourself.
- If you've turned to cigarettes to cope with stress or anxiety, learning new and healthier ways to cope with these issues will enhance and strengthen your mental and emotional health.
- You will feel more in control of your life - rather than cigarettes controlling you.
- Financial benefits
- According to the American Cancer Society, the average economic costs of smoking are estimated to be approximately $3,391 per smoker per year.. Do not forget to factor in smoking paraphenalia (lighters, etc.), your higher costs for health, life, and renter's insurance, cleaning bills, and lower resale value for your car. Ask yourself what you would rather do with that money and start making plans!
- Social benefits
- You will decrease the health risks caused by second-hand smoke on your family and friends.
- You will gain a more healthy appearance.
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