Stopping smoking is always urgent. Whilst the greatest benefit is obtained from stopping smoking when young, it is never too late to benefit from doing so.^3,14

Even stopping smoking in middle age avoids much of the excess risk.³

Every cigarette smoked damages the lungs in a way that may not show up until later in life. After the age of 35-40 years, for every year of continued smoking a person loses 3 months of life expectancy.¹⁴

Many smoking-related adverse effects are reversible upon smoking cessation.³

Stopping smoking lowers the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke and chronic lung disease³

Are you serious about stopping?

Smoking (tobacco dependence) is a chronic, relapsing condition³

70% of smokers want to stop⁶

Only around 5% succeed without help⁶

The majority of smokers make 5-7 attempts before succeeding⁶

Stopping smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of stopping and staying smoke-free, you need to know what you are up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.⁸