The Great American Smokeout
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009This year The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 19th. This is the day that smokers are encouraged to try and quit smoking for 24 hours.
These days, everyone is living longer. People who quit smoking live longer than those who continue to smoke.
Did you know:
· After 20 minutes of quitting: your heart rate and blood pressure drop.
· After 12 hours of quitting: the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
· After 2 weeks to 3 months of quitting: your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
Mark Twain said “Quitting is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” He also did not have available to him the resources we have now. The internet has many sites dedicated to quitting smoking. There are also smoking cessation products available at your local drug store or supermarket.
Remember it is never too late to quit smoking. Who knows? November 19, 2009 could be the beginning of a brand new you.
Are you going to be one of the ones who decide to quit smoking today?