Quit smoking to improve your health
Quitting smoking improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.
Costsfree · a few hours · long-term effort
Getslarge health benefit
EvidenceB
Last checked
What it costs
Time and effort to choose a quit date, manage cravings, and use support if needed.
What you get
CDC says, “It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.”
Notes
In the United States, CDC lists 1-800-QUIT-NOW as a telephone resource for quitting support.
Sources
- CDC — How to Quit Smoking