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No Smoking Day THE DAY YOU START TO STOP MARCH th 11 Why quit smoking? Let’s face it, there’s lots of reasons why it’s a good idea to stop smoking. Over time your health deteriorates and your wallet feels the burn too. But even though quitting won’t be the easiest thing you’ll ever do, we reckon it will be up there with the best. Whatever your reason, thinking carefully about your motivation and reminding yourself during your quit, can really help you through the tough time. A WEALTHIER YOU After… 1 Day – £8.50: two movie rentals / download a new album 1 week – £59.50: a family cinema trip/ a meal for two 1 month – £255: Premiership football tickets / a weekend break 1 year - £3,102.50: a new kitchen / holiday of a lifetime *Figures based on a 20-a-day smoker paying £8.50 per packet of 20 cigarettes Quick quit tips Get support Tell your family, friends and doctor you're quitting - they can help you. A HEALTHIER YOU 20 minutes 1 year Your heart rate and blood pressure return to normal 8 hours Your risk of coronary heart disease is now half that of a smoker. 8 Hours Nicotine and carbon monoxide start to leave your body and oxygen levels return to normal. 24 Hours Your heart rate and blood pressure return to normal 8 hours 3 - 9 months 48 Hours Nicotine has been eliminated from your body and your sense of smell and taste both improve. Any coughs, wheezing and breathing problems are reduced as your lungs repair. 2 - 12 weeks Exercise becomes easier and your breathing improves. • INCREASE your chances of quitting with the help and support of your local Stop Smoking Service • FREE behavioural support and access to treatment (prescription charge applies) • Drop in clinics & 1-1 appointments Ring for advice, appointments or more information Central East Lancashire Lancashire 01772 644474 01254 283370 Freephone 0800 328 6297