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This information is directly from the www.quitnow.info.au website for the benefit of the health of employees. |
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Reduce your risk of heart attack and cancer
Feel fitter and not feel breathless
Rid your body of nicotine and other chemicals
Have more money from not buying cigarettes
Be a good example for your family. |
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Understand why you smoke - the feelings, habits and addiction
Plan ways to deal with quitting
Set a date to quit not too far away
Ask friends and family to support you. |
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Stopping suddenly and completely is often successful
Reducing the number of cigarettes smoked each day over two weeks. |
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Delay on the urge to smoke
Breathe deeply
Sip watter slowly
Do something else. |
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In 12 hours, all of the nicotine will be out of your system
In days, your sense of taste and smell will improve
In weeks your lungs will be better able to remove the mucus from your lungs
In months, blood flow will improve and you will have more energy
After 12 months, the risk of death from heart attack will be half that of a smoker. |
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Take one day at a time
If alcohol and caffeine trigger your desire to smoke, avoid them at least in the short term
Refuse if you are offered a cigarette
You're getting healthier and fitter every day
Reward yourself. |
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If you have a cigarette, think about the reasons why you decided to quit. Think about what caused you to smoke this time and ways to deal with it in the future.
Even if you are only thinking about quitting, see your doctor for advice on how to quit.
Download Fact Sheet on Smoking
Passive Smoking - Fact Sheet
Eye Damage from Smoking - Fact Sheet
Tar Information Sheet
Stroke Risk Information Sheet |
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A federal, state and territory health initiative
www.quitnow.info.au |
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