When you quit smoking, you will start to reap the benefits in the first 8 hours. Find out what happens when you stop smoking for 72 hours, 3 months, 1 year and 10 years!
<div class="ExternalClass5D2AFF081F0B47D8B18AD6EAB15B99FC"><h2>7 Reasons Why Singaporeans Quit Smoking For Good</h2><p>Thinking of quitting smoking but need extra motivation?
Here are the health benefits you can look forward to when you stop smoking.</p><h4>8 Hours</h4><p>Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels return to normal. You feel more awake and alert when you stop smoking - now you can spot that '<em>Saman Aunty</em>' from afar.</p><h4>48 Hours</h4><p>Taste and smell return to normal - you can detect the scent of <em>mao shan wang</em> durians further away.</p><h4>72 Hours</h4><p>Breathing eases when you stop smoking for 72 hours. You won't be panting trying to keep up with the young ones in your company.</p><h4>3 Months</h4><p>Blood pressure returns to normal - so your girlfriend's spending can drive it up again.</p><p>Sperm count returns to normal. For women, fertility improves. Time to chip in to help with SG population issues.</p><h4>1 Year</h4><p>Risk of smoking-related heart attacks decreases by 50%. So you can <em>tahan</em> when urgent deadlines suddenly pile up.</p><h4>10 Years</h4><p>Risk of lung bladder, kidney and pancreatic cancer decreases, so you can live longer and influence more young people to quit smoking.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
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