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Quitting Benefits

You have many reasons to quit tobacco. They include your health, financial situation, social life and family ties.

Physical Benefits

  • Feel better
  • Look better (whiter teeth, fewer wrinkles)
  • Perform better (exercise, daily activities)
  • Add years to your life
  • Improve your sense of smell and taste

Financial Benefits

  • Save money normally spent on tobacco products
  • Save on healthcare and insurance costs
  • Use the extra money to buy things you really need or want

 

Social Benefits

  • Better-smelling clothes, house, car and breath, which makes you more attractive to others
  • Have more time at work or in social settings when you would normally step out for a smoke break
  • Stop worrying about tobacco’s effect on your health
  • Look better
  • Gain confidence in tackling challenges

Benefits to Family and Loved Ones

  • Set a good, healthy example for children and other loved ones
  • Eliminate harm and irritation to others caused by secondhand smoke
  • Have healthier babies
  • Live longer to enjoy your life together

 

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