Smoking

SMOKING THE FACTS ABOUT SMOKING IN THE UK AND HOW TO QUIT SUCCESSFULLY. Smoking is the biggest cause of premature death in the UK, with over 100,000 deaths a year. 1/2 A 20-a-day habit will cost a smoker over £900 in the next of all smokers eventually six months. die from cancer or other smoking related illnesses. There are around 10 million Two thirds of current smokers smokers in the UK. would like to quit Smoking accounts for 1 in 4 UK cancer deaths, & 1 in 5 of all cancer cases. 1/4 of smokers in the UK, die in middle age (between 35 and 69). Figures based on regular long term smokers in the UK. STOPTOBER! An NHS initiative to organise an en-masse quit amongst smokers in the UK. Participants are given a free pack to help them, and receive daily motivational text messages to keep them on track. 28 • 268,000 people signed up to the campaign and pledged to quit. is the magic number! People are more likely to quit smoking successfully if they get support rather than going cold-turkey. • Studies show that people who stop smoking for 28 days are five times more likely to stay smoke free. Quitting Tips Quitting Benefits Have a clear plan. Financial benefits Tell people you are quitting Better sense of taste and smell and use their support. Increased energy Use stop smoking support services. Reduced risk of heart disease and lung cancer Beating Cravings Exercise helps to improve mood and relieve stress. Deep breathing can help to relax the body and fend off cravings. Thinking of a pleasant place or experience can aid relaxation in the body. Drinking a glass of water can help to rehydrate the body and stop a craving. Being mentally active by reading or doing a puzzle or crossword can divert attention from cravings. Supplements can help to cleanse the body and prevent further damage from the toxic effects of smoke. Sources: scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/09/26/stoptober-a-great-way-to-quit-smoking/ | www.bhf.org.uk/default.aspx?page=15229 | www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19783472 | www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/ | http://ash.org.uk/files/documents/ASH_ 106.pdf | SimplySupplements Healthy living made simpler! www.simplysupplements.co.uk SMOKING THE FACTS ABOUT SMOKING IN THE UK AND HOW TO QUIT SUCCESSFULLY. Smoking is the biggest cause of premature death in the UK, with over 100,000 deaths a year. 1/2 A 20-a-day habit will cost a smoker over £900 in the next of all smokers eventually six months. die from cancer or other smoking related illnesses. There are around 10 million Two thirds of current smokers smokers in the UK. would like to quit Smoking accounts for 1 in 4 UK cancer deaths, & 1 in 5 of all cancer cases. 1/4 of smokers in the UK, die in middle age (between 35 and 69). Figures based on regular long term smokers in the UK. STOPTOBER! An NHS initiative to organise an en-masse quit amongst smokers in the UK. Participants are given a free pack to help them, and receive daily motivational text messages to keep them on track. 28 • 268,000 people signed up to the campaign and pledged to quit. is the magic number! People are more likely to quit smoking successfully if they get support rather than going cold-turkey. • Studies show that people who stop smoking for 28 days are five times more likely to stay smoke free. Quitting Tips Quitting Benefits Have a clear plan. Financial benefits Tell people you are quitting Better sense of taste and smell and use their support. Increased energy Use stop smoking support services. Reduced risk of heart disease and lung cancer Beating Cravings Exercise helps to improve mood and relieve stress. Deep breathing can help to relax the body and fend off cravings. Thinking of a pleasant place or experience can aid relaxation in the body. Drinking a glass of water can help to rehydrate the body and stop a craving. Being mentally active by reading or doing a puzzle or crossword can divert attention from cravings. Supplements can help to cleanse the body and prevent further damage from the toxic effects of smoke. Sources: scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/09/26/stoptober-a-great-way-to-quit-smoking/ | www.bhf.org.uk/default.aspx?page=15229 | www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19783472 | www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/ | http://ash.org.uk/files/documents/ASH_ 106.pdf | SimplySupplements Healthy living made simpler! www.simplysupplements.co.uk SMOKING THE FACTS ABOUT SMOKING IN THE UK AND HOW TO QUIT SUCCESSFULLY. Smoking is the biggest cause of premature death in the UK, with over 100,000 deaths a year. 1/2 A 20-a-day habit will cost a smoker over £900 in the next of all smokers eventually six months. die from cancer or other smoking related illnesses. There are around 10 million Two thirds of current smokers smokers in the UK. would like to quit Smoking accounts for 1 in 4 UK cancer deaths, & 1 in 5 of all cancer cases. 1/4 of smokers in the UK, die in middle age (between 35 and 69). Figures based on regular long term smokers in the UK. STOPTOBER! An NHS initiative to organise an en-masse quit amongst smokers in the UK. Participants are given a free pack to help them, and receive daily motivational text messages to keep them on track. 28 • 268,000 people signed up to the campaign and pledged to quit. is the magic number! People are more likely to quit smoking successfully if they get support rather than going cold-turkey. • Studies show that people who stop smoking for 28 days are five times more likely to stay smoke free. Quitting Tips Quitting Benefits Have a clear plan. Financial benefits Tell people you are quitting Better sense of taste and smell and use their support. Increased energy Use stop smoking support services. Reduced risk of heart disease and lung cancer Beating Cravings Exercise helps to improve mood and relieve stress. Deep breathing can help to relax the body and fend off cravings. Thinking of a pleasant place or experience can aid relaxation in the body. Drinking a glass of water can help to rehydrate the body and stop a craving. Being mentally active by reading or doing a puzzle or crossword can divert attention from cravings. Supplements can help to cleanse the body and prevent further damage from the toxic effects of smoke. Sources: scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/09/26/stoptober-a-great-way-to-quit-smoking/ | www.bhf.org.uk/default.aspx?page=15229 | www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19783472 | www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/ | http://ash.org.uk/files/documents/ASH_ 106.pdf | SimplySupplements Healthy living made simpler! www.simplysupplements.co.uk