Smoking and Alcohol Awareness – Health Benefits
We have summarised some health benefits you can gain from cutting down on your smoking/alcohol consumption.
Health benefits of stopping smoking…
Health benefits of stopping smoking…
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- 72 hours - Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
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- 1 month - Skin appearance improves, owing to improved skin perfusion.
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- 3-9 months - Cough, wheezing, and breathing problems improve and lung function increases by up to 10%.
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- 1 year - Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
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- 10 years - Risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.
- 15 years - Risk of heart attack falls to the same level that it would be for someone who has never smoked.
Health benefits of reducing alcohol intake…
- Clearer and healthier skin
- Reduced risk of many forms of cancer
- Losing weight
- Having more energy
- Reduced anxiety
- No hangovers
- Your liver will begin to repair
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