Stopping smoking could be the greatest single step you can take to improve your health. Over half of all the smokers in the UK want to quit, and Portsmouth Health Trainers can help you if you want to change your smoking habits.
(Source: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Smoking-(quitting)/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
(Issued 26th January 2011. Reviewed 15th January 2012. Next review date 26th January 2013)
By stopping smoking:
•You will reduce your risk of developing illness, disability or death caused by cancer, heart or lung disease.
•You will protect the health of those around you by not exposing them to second hand smoke.
•You will improve your fertility levels and your chance of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
•You will improve your breathing and general fitness.
•You will enjoy the taste of food more.
There are other benefits too:
•You will save money.
•You will no longer smell of stale tobacco.
•The appearance of your skin and teeth will improve.
•Your home will smell fresh and you will no longer be staining your walls with tar.
•You will reduce the risk of fire in your home.
(Source: http://smokefree.nhs.uk/why-go-smokefree/benefits-of-going-smokefree/)
(Issued 26th January 2011. Reviewed 16th January 2012. Next review date 26th January 2013.
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