Benefits of Quitting Smoking

What are the benefits of giving up smoking? Most smokers what to give up smoking, knowing the health risks they run continuing their habit. Many of the benefits of stopping smoking cigarettes are felt immediately.

Some of the immediate effects include:

• lower carbon monoxide levels in the blood;
• improved circulation; and
• lower blood pressure and heart rate.

The longer term effects of stopping smoking include:

• improved fitness levels; and
• reduced risk of smoking related diseases;