no smoking day 2017 | it’s time to quit
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World No Smoking Day
8th March 2017
Smoking Kills… Recent Statistics
Smoking increases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease among middle-
aged men by almost 4 times.
As per WHO, the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats,
killing around 6 million people annually.
More than 5 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while
more than 60,00,00 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand
smoke
Life expectancy for smokers is 10 years shorter as compared to nonsmokers.
Passive smoking causes 33,951 deaths from heart disease annually.
Alarming Facts About Smoking
Tobacco kill almost half of its users.
Tobacco consumption is 2nd leading cause of death worldwide.
10 million deaths per year are estimated by 2020 due to tobacco consumption.
1 in 2 people in India are exposed to passive smoking.
One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes
72% smokers belonged to metros with Mumbai having the largest number of smokers
Smoking Causes
30% cancer deaths
17 % CVD deaths
80% deaths from Bronchitis and Emphysemas
14% smoke more than
10 cigarettes
a day
Facts
79% of the smokers
smoke more than 1 cigarette a day
27% smoke about
2-5 cigarettes a day
22% of them smoke 5-10 cigarettes
a day
Effects of smoking
The “feel good” effect of smoking makes the actual negative effects seem negligible to smokers. Following are the immediate smoking effects on body:
Your heart beats faster
Increase in blood pressure
Veins constrict
Smooth muscles relax
Increased metabolic rate
Adrenaline rush
Symptoms in beginner smokers
Beginner smokers normally experience
People who continue to smoke become tolerable to these symptoms until they become unnoticeable.
Nausea
Dizziness Headache
Coughing
Diseases caused by smoking
Nicotine affects almost every organ system in the body, no matter how you smoke it.
Various cancers
CVD
Stroke
Asthma
Reproductive defects in
women
Premature birth
Diabetes
Blindness/Cataract/Eye
defects
Mood Stimulation
Anxiety & irritability
Cold & flu
Bronchitis
Constricted blood vessels
Yellow fingers
Stained teeth
Infertility
Erectile dysfunction
Early menopause
Suppresses appetite
Knowing about the long term risks that smoking has on your health is enough for you to quit smoking.
Know amazing Health Benefits >>
Please Remember !
Health benefits of quitting smoking
Lesser risk for lung cancer and many other types of cancers
Reduced risk of heart disease
Improved respiratory health
Lowered risk of developing lung diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Improved reproductive health
Improved longevity
Food tastes better
Your breath, clothes and hair won’t smell like smoke
You have more energy
Benefits of Not Smoking noted in our body
Of smoke-free living : the carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal
After quitting: your blood pressure and heart rate recover from the cigarette-induced spike
To nine months of smoke free living: Clear and deeper breathing gradually returns
After quitting, a person’s risk of coronary heart disease is reduced by 50%
To three months of smoke-free living: your circulation and lung function begin to improve
After quitting : a person’s risk of stroke is similar to that of a nonsmoker
After quitting : You are half as likely to die from lung cancer. Your risk of larynx or pancreatic cancer decreases
After quitting : You are half as likely to die from lung cancer. Your risk of larynx or pancreatic cancer decreases
Pills, Patches, Herbs, Acupressure
Engage in activities that you like/Take your hobbies seriously
Meditation-Relaxation Techniques
Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs
Reconditioning your mind, body and Spirit
Exercise
Exercise Self control
Avoid the smoker’s company
Ask family and friends to stop smoking around you
Watch out for relapse
Many commercial preparations (nicotine skin patches, nicotine chewing
gum are in market to help smokers stop smoking)
Counseling
Tips to Quit Smoking
Medical Checkup to maintain quality of Life
Smoking not only affects people who smoke but it
also affects the people around you.
To maintain the quality of life, it is very important to
go for regular medical checkups and avoid any
untoward incidents in life.
Regular checkups keep major diseases and ailments
at bay especially if you are prone to smoking habits or
if you are in company of smokers
Do visit Indus Health Plus and enroll for various
comprehensive packages and get your confirm your
health status.
Thank You
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