A Timeline: What Happens When A Smoker Quits

A TIMELINE .15 Years tehat Happe nsteken a Somher Quits 20 Minutes 1-2 Weeks 1 Year 10 Years after quitting after quitting after quitting after quitting The heart rate and The risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of smokers'. Risk of getting pancreatic and larynx cancer also decreases. Circulation and lung function improve. The risk of getting coronary heart disease is half as high blood pressure drop back to normal levels. as a smoker's. 12 Hours 1-9 Weeks 5 Years 15 Years after quitting after quitting after quitting after quitting Smoker "norms" (like a constant cough The risk of contracting mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder cancers is half of what it is for smokers. Risk of cervical cancer and stroke fallI, too. The level of carbon The risk of heart and shortness of breath) become less pronounced. The tiny hairs lining the lungs (aka "cilia") work normally again and clean the lungs to reduce risk of infection. monoxide in the disease is equivalent blood drops to normal. to non-smokers' risk. SOURCE: www.cancer.org Inboud Visibitity Think Visibility Be Flur