Student Health Services

 

Holloway Hall

Reasons to Quit Smoking

  • It is easier to quit smoking if there are clear reasons. It means different things to different people, so think of some to add that are important to you.
  • Better all around health.
  • Heart attack risk drops to the same as a non-smoker three years after quitting.
  • Cancer risk drops with every year of not smoking.
  • Live longer and stay well.
  • Set a good example for children.
  • Have lots of money to spend on other things.
  • Improved fitness and easier breathing.
  • Better chance of having a healthy baby.
  • Food and drink tastes and smells better
  • Better skin and complexion.
  • No early wrinkles.
  • Fresher smelling breath, hair, clothes, car, etc.
  • Back in full control of your habits.
  • No longer distracted when I can’t smoke.
  • Travel on planes, buses, cars, will be easier.
  • Don’t want to support tobacco companies.
  • Concern about the environmental impact of tobacco growing.
  • Your parents/significant other/friends/doctor will get off your back!