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World No Smoking Day: Dangers of Tobacco and Tips to Quit
Happy World No Smoking Day!
ranjeeta nath ghai, founder rntalks llp
The world’s leading cause of preventable death is smoking cigarettes.
It causes about 20% of all cancer deaths and cardiovascular disease, as well as increasing your risk for respiratory diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Smoking also has a strong link to lower birth weight infants, according to the American Cancer Society.
Dangers of Tobacco
The health risks of smoking are also not limited to the smoker. Second-hand smoke is a real and dangerous threat to public health, especially in places such as restaurants where patrons typically do not have an opportunity to escape it.
According to research from the World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute, passive smoking or second-hand cigarette smoking causes heart disease and lung cancer.
The good news is that if you know someone who smokes, they can sometimes be convinced to quit with a little help and encouragement from loved ones.
The World Health Organization offers five powerful tips for helping your friend or family member stop smoking:
-Ask them what their reasons are for quitting; this will provide a better understanding of what to say or do
-Provide them with resources and tools for quitting, like information on the side effects and how nicotine addiction works
-Offer your support during this process by attending doctor appointments and not smoking around them. Letting someone know that you are there for them can be very comforting while they wean themselves off the habit
-Reward them with something they like when they reach a milestone, such as attending quitting appointments or not smoking for seven days in a row. Smoking cessation is an accomplishment and should be treated as one!
-Talk to your friend about what triggers their cravings for tobacco products. When you know what causes a craving it is easier to find a solution.
-Talk with them about the dangers of tobacco and why they should quit
Tips To Quit Smoking
Did you know that tobacco is the leading cause of death and illness in the world? It kills more than 6 million people each year. That’s one person every 5 seconds.
Tobacco use also causes a number of health problems, including cancers, heart disease, stroke, respiratory illnesses, and other chronic diseases.
I’m here to share some tips with you on how to quit tobacco – all without breaking your budget or sacrificing your social life!
-Find an activity that you enjoy doing and make it a part of your routine. It could be anything, from painting to playing sports or reading books – do something every day!
-Evaluate how much money you spend on tobacco each year. Add up the amount for what you’ve spent in the past 12 months (or since you became a smoker if you quit within the past 12 months).
-Do some research and learn about stop smoking aids that are readily available. You can try nicotine patches or gum – these options give your body just enough of what it’s craving without having to worry about withdrawal symptoms like cravings for cigarettes.
-Talk to someone you trust about your decision to quit. You could find support through a friend, family member, or even in the form of an online community
-Make sure you have a plan for when cravings strike so that you can avoid going back on cigarettes and getting hooked again!
-Do some research and learn about stop smoking aids that are readily available. You can try nicotine patches or gum – these options give your body just enough of what it’s craving without having to worry about withdrawal symptoms like cravings.
So what are you waiting for? There’s always a way to quit smoking.
Don’t let the fear of withdrawal symptoms and cravings keep you from living a healthy lifestyle!
