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Home  Keeping healthy, staying fit Your health Smoking
 Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health
Smoking is the most preventable cause of ill health and premature death in the UK today but the good news is that thousands of people manage to stop every year, and you could be one of them.
Stop smoking service
Fast, free, confidential help for anyone who wants to quit smoking
Did you know that you are four times more likely to succeed with help and support than if you go it alone. Find out more.
The quitting timeline
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After 20 minutes your blood pressure and pulse return to normal
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After 24 hours your lungs start to clear
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After two days your body is nicotine-free and your sense of taste and smell improve
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After three days you can breathe more easily, and your energy increases
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After two to 12 weeks, your circulation improves
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After three to nine months coughs, wheezing and breathing improves
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After one year your heart attack risk is half that of a smoker
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After 10 years your lung cancer risk is half that of a smoker
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