Why should you quit?
It is bad for everyone because :
- Smoking hurts those around you especially your family members.
- Pregnant mothers can have premature, underweight or stillborn (dead) babies.
- Children who are exposed to cigarette smoke can :
- Fall sick more often with coughs, cold, ear nose and throat infections.
- Have slower development of their lungs
- Develop asthma
Why should you quit?
Smoking causes 84% of deaths from lung cancer and 83% of deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD have difficulties breathing, primarily due to the narrowing of their airways and destruction of lung tissue
Smoking causes unattractive problems such as bad breath and stained teeth, and can also cause gum disease and damage your sense of taste. The most serious damage is an increased risk of cancer in your lips, tongue, throat, voice box and esophagus.
Smoking can cause male impotence, as it damages the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis. It can also damage sperm, reduce sperm count and cause testicular cancer.
- 1 week – RM119 - Buying a complete seafood meal for 5
- 1 month – RM510 - Paying for a car’s 1 month instalment
- 1 year – RM6,205 - Paying for a 4D3N trip for 2 to Australia
- 5 years – RM31,025 - Buying a high-powered sports bike or housedown payment
- 10 years – RM62,050 - Buying a full-spec local car (MyVi)
Carbon monoxide from the smoke and nicotine both put a strain on the heart by making it work faster. They also increase your risk of blood clots. Smoking doubles your risk of having heart attack.
Timeline of quitting benefits
