Do you really know? How can I stop smoking?
Nov 8, 2025
Explore the staggering global health impacts of smoking, with over 8 million deaths linked to tobacco annually. Learn about the toxic cocktail in cigarettes, including over 50 harmful carcinogens. Discover insights from a recent study that highlights the body's remarkable ability to recover after quitting, suggesting that early cessation can normalize mortality risks. Delve into effective smoking cessation methods, from nicotine replacement to support services, designed to aid your journey toward a smoke-free life.
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Scale Of Tobacco Harm
- Smoking causes massive harm and kills over 8 million people annually worldwide.
- Cigarettes contain 4,000+ chemicals and at least 50 known carcinogens.
Quit Early, Reverse Risk
- Quitting very early negates the excess mortality risk linked to smoking.
- People who quit before 35 have similar death rates to never-smokers, even if they started young.
Benefits Persist At Every Age
- Later quitting still improves life expectancy but with smaller gains the older you are.
- Quitting at 40 adds ~7 years, at 50 adds ~4 years, and at 60 adds ~3 years of life expectancy.