Smoking
Smoking causes serious illnesses such as lung cancer, stomach ulcers and high blood pressure. Every time you inhale a cigarette, dangerous chemicals are released into the body. Smoking kills over 7000 Irish people every year. The health risks of smoking are well-advertised, including government warnings on cigarette packs. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a person can do to improve the health of the nation. It is estimated that smokers can lose up to 15yrs of their average lifespan. Quitting will add years to your life and the lives of others who’s health is also affected by passive smoking. You will lessen your chances of developing lung cancer or heart disease. There are also financial benefits to be gained from quitting. Hospital beds are freed up, there are shortened waiting lists and the Irish taxpayer is saved millions each year. Check out reasons to quit on www.irishhealth.com.
Links and Resources
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Irish Heart Foundation
Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, including heart attacks and stroke. Smokers are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack than non-smokers.more » -
Irish Cancer Society
Useful tips for quitting smoking. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is used to help smokers stop by giving them a small amount of nicotine into the body. This helps ease the withdrawal symptoms of smoking...more »
