What are the benefits of quitting smoking?

• Quitting smoking can significantly improve your health and help you live longer. It reduces the risk of heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, cancer, infection, gastrointestinal issues, and diabetes.
• Quitting smoking can also reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition that causes brittle bones.
• Quitting smoking will improve your health regardless of your age, even if you are a long-time smoker.

Health benefits timeline

What should I do if I want to quit smoking?

It is best to start by speaking with your doctor or nurse. Seeking assistance enhances your chances of successfully stopping.

When you are ready to quit, creating a plan will assist you in:

• Choose a date to quit smoking and then prepare for it.
• Learn what triggers your smoking impulses.
• Record your smoking behavior.
• Find alternative activities to smoking. Be prepared to do something else when the urge to smoke arises.

How we can help

If you want to stop smoking and are looking for ways to do so, our team can help you every step of the way.

Our smoking cessation program takes on a one-on-one, holistic approach with a focus on behavioral change.

During this program, you will be paired with a trained smoking cessation specialist who will guide you through every step of the quitting process to ensure appropriate coping mechanisms and teach you techniques to reduce your risk of relapse so that you can begin your smoke-free life.

You can reach our smoking cessation care team by calling 02 419 4984 or by speaking with your physician or nurse the next time you visit one of our healthcare facilities