SmokingPresenter: Thuy Le

Agenda► Smoking – some figures► Why people smoke► How to stop smoking► Conclusion

Smoking - some figures►1.1 billion smokers in the world today Þ 1.6billion by the year 2025

►10 million cigarettes a minute are consumed worldwide

►15 billion cigarettes are sold each day

►5 trillion cigarettes are produced and used annually

►4,000 different chemicals in cigarette smoke can damage the cells and systems of the human body.

►At least 80 chemicals in cigarette smoke can cause cancer

►5 million deaths worldwide every year Þ By 2020, 10 million deaths worldwide, causing 17.7 per cent of

all deaths in developed countries (WHO)

Smoking

says the World Health Organisation (WHO).

is a greater cause of

death and disabilitythan any single disease

Why people smoke?► Young people smoke:

to look mature to be like their friends to experiment

► Adults smoke: stress and pressures

► Other reasons:

to control weight to feel good

How to stop smoking?Everyday is the RIGHT TIME to quit smoking

Two factors to determine your success in quitting smoking

► Will – you must have the desire to give up your habit of smoking create a strong will to avoid a smoking relapse.

► Mindset – you must learn about the effects of smoking understand its consequences face the fact that you need to stop smoking follow, finish and maintain a quit smoking plan

How to stop smoking?► Make a resolution to give up smoking► Think about why you want to quit and the benefits of

quitting► Set a definite time. Let it be today not the next day!► Think how to cope with craving or withdrawal

symptoms► Visualise a change to avoid temptation and high-risk

situations► Get all the support► Understand that breaking habits take time and need

regular practice.► Be aware that there will be a constant temptation to

go back and chances of a relapse. Think about the effort that has already been put in and don't look back.

ConclusionStopping smoking can make a big difference to your health and lifestyle ► Heath benefits:

Risk of getting serious smoking-related diseases

Risk of getting unpleasant problems

Risk of pregnancy complications

► Other benefits: Foods and drinks taste and

smell much better Finances improve - saving Better rates of insurance

policies Happiness – feel good about

yourself

Timeline of health benefits after stopping smoking ...

After ... Health Benefit ...

72 hoursBreathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.

1 month Skin appearance improves, owing to improved skin perfusion.

3-9 monthsCough, wheezing, and breathing problems improve and lung function increases by up to 10%.

1 year Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

10 years Risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.

15 yearsRisk of heart attack falls to the same level that it would be for someone who has never smoked.

Thank you!!!