Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 16th
During the Great American Smokeout, we encourage all Ohio smokers to put out their cigarettes for at least one day – and perhaps for a lifetime.
Within 20 minutes after you smoke that last cigarette, your body begins a series of changes that continue for years...
20 Minutes After Quitting
Your heart rate drops.
12 Hours After Quitting
The amount of carbon monoxide in your blood drops to normal.
2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting
Your heart attack risk begins to drop.
Your lungs begin to work better.
1 to 9 Months After Quitting
Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
1 Year After Quitting
Your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
5 Years After Quitting
Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's 5-15 years after quitting.
10 Years After Quitting
Your lung cancer death rate is half that of a smoker's.
Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.
15 Years After Quitting
Your risk of heart disease is like you never smoked.
American Cancer Society
Stop by the fitness center after November 6th and pick up your self-help packet and quit smoking kit.
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