10 Important Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Smoking is not just a habit; It’s dangerous product that can lead to a number of health problems. Giving up a tobacco habit can be difficult, but the benefits you’ll receive in return are more than worth it. The following are some of the benefits you may experience after you quit smoking:

Lower cancer risk

Quitting smoking will prevent new DNA damage from happening and can even help repair the damage that has already been done. Quitting smoking immediately is the best way to lower your risk of getting cancer.

Proper healing

Quitting smoking will improve blood flow to wounds, allowing important nutrients, minerals, and oxygen to reach the wound and help it heal properly.

Stronger immune system

When you quit smoking, your immune system is no longer exposed to tar and nicotine. It will become stronger, and you will be less likely to get sick.

Smaller belly

Quitting smoking will reduce your belly fat and lower your risk of diabetes. If you already have diabetes, quitting can help you keep your blood sugar levels in check.

Healthy Lung

By quitting now, you might experience less shortness of breath during everyday activities in as little as two weeks. After 10 years, your risk of lung cancer is reduced by half of that of a smoker.

Healthier Skin

Quitting can protect your skin from premature aging and wrinkling. 

Dr. Sanjay Guglia

Consultant Physician

Department of  Internal Medicine

BMCHRC, Jaipur