Smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death worldwide. Smoking damages nearly every organ in the body and is linked to a range of serious health conditions, including:
- Lung dieases
- Heart dieases
- Cancer
- Weakened immune system
It is never too late to quit. Quitting smoking is the best thing most smokers can do to improve and protect their health.
You can reverse some harm to your body.
Smoking Cessation FAQ’s
Is smoking different from vaping?
Many people think vaping is less harmful than smoking. While it’s true that e-cigarette aerosol doesn’t include all the contaminants in tobacco smoke, it still isn’t safe. In addition to nicotine, e-cigarette vapor includes potentially harmful substances such as diacetyl (a chemical linked to a serious lung disease), cancer-causing chemicals, volatile organic compounds and heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead.
Is there a safe way to smoke?
There is no safe smoking option – tobacco is always harmful. Light, low-tar and filtered cigarettes aren’t any safer – people usually smoke them more deeply or smoke more of them. The only way to reduce harm is to quit smoking.
How can my doctor help me stop smoking?
Many people don’t realise that their GP can help them quit smoking. But your doctor can do a lot, such as enrolling you in a ‘stop smoking’ clinic and prescribing nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum, or stop smoking medication.
Can smoking effect my day to day life?
Mental and Emotional Health
Smoking can make it harder to fall asleep and worsen the quality of your sleep. Smoking can increase your feelings of stress and anxiety. Plus, smoking can increase symptoms of depression.