Many smokers know that stop smoking can improve their health. But they might not realize that the benefits of quitting smoking actually begin in as little as 20 minutes after the last cigarette. Curious to know what happens after you quit smoking? Health timeline below can be served as your references.

Smoking can greatly impair your health but once you stop smoking, your body will start to heal and regain normal functionality. Some effects, such as lowered blood pressure, are seen almost immediately. Other effects, such as risks of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and lung disease, take years to drop down to the levels of a non-smoker. Hence, it’s never too late to quit smoking. By stopping smoking, you’ll be protecting the health of your non-smoking friends and family too.

References

https://www.quitgenius.com/blog/quit-smoking-timeline/

https://www.nicorette.com.my/get-ready-to-quit/health-benefits-of-quitting

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/health_effects/index.htm