Wonderful Ways Your Body Changes When You Quit Smoking

Half The Risk Of Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In fact, it is the second only to cancer. Smoking is a massive risk factor for developing heart disease because it damages the arteries. This makes them narrower, often because of fatty deposits! Individuals who smoke will see many symptoms of heart disease early. They include shortness of breath, fatigue, rapid heart rate, and a chronic cough! As a smoker, individuals have twice the risk of developing heart disease than someone who does not smoke. However, after quitting, individuals can dramatically decrease their risk. In fact, after they have quit smoking for a year, they can reduce their risk by half.

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