Giving up smoking – Health benefits

One of the single best things you can do for your health is give up smoking. Your body will start to recover from the effects of smoking as soon as 8 hours after your last cigarette and will continue to heal years after you stop smoking.

Our smoke-free timeline shows how your health benefits day after day, month after month, and year after year.

What happens after your last cigarette?

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