• Blood pressure drops to normal
• Pulse rate drops to normal
•Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal
• Circulation improves
•Walking becomes easier
•Lung function increases up to 30%
• Lung cancer death rate for average former smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half
• Stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after quitting
• Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus is half that of a smoker’s
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $6.28, which means a pack-a-day habit sets you back $188 per month or $2,292 per year. Ten years of smoking comes with a $22,920 price tag.
Calculate how much you will save if you quit today:
