It showed that after 50 years, a smoke-free generation policy would prevent tens of thousands of cases of diseases like lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and save $2.3 billion in health-care costs over that time
Support Groups: Nicotine Anonymous and other support groups provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals share their experiences, receive guidance, and celebrate milestones in their recovery journey
Vaping and nicotine product packaging and flavour descriptors Vaping and nicotine product packaging appeal to children and young people Evidence suggests that the packaging design as well as the flavour descriptions of vaping and nicotine products play a role in increasing their appeal to children and young people using these products in recent years (Laverty and others, 2016

Physical health benefits: Your body starts to heal One of the most encouraging things about quitting smoking is how quickly your body begins to recover: 20 minutes after your last cigarette , your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop 12 hours later , carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal Within weeks , your circulation and lung function improve, making activities like climbing stairs easier After a year , your risk of a heart attack is half that of a smokers Within 10 years , your risk of death from lung cancer is significantly lower After 15 years , your risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked Beyond these milestones, quitting smoking reduces your risk of stroke, respiratory diseases, and multiple types of cancer