| If you stop smoking your health will improve The sooner you give up the less likely you are to get a serious disease or die. If you give up after: | |
| 72 hours | Your breathing will become easier and your energy levels will increase. | |
| 1 month | Your skin's appearance will improve. | |
| 3-9 months | Your lung function will increase by 10% and any coughing or breathing problems will improve. | |
| 1 year | Your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of someone who smokes. | |
| 10 years | Your risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of someone who smokes. | |
| 15 years | Your risk of a heart attack falls to the same level as someone who has never smoked. |
Source: patient.co.uk
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