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Smoking

If you smoke you are at increased risk:
 - Cardiovascular diseases, such as, myocardial infarction, stroke, ischemic lower limbs.
 - Cancers such as lung cancer, cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, bladder and kidneys;
 - Lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis);
 - Thromboembolic disease;
 - Ulcers
 Please note that cigarette smoking causes 20% of deaths from cardiovascular disease 30% of deaths
Even after many years of smoking cessation benefits are relevant.
After a year of abstinence the risk of dying from coronary heart disease is 50% comparing to those who still smoke.
Passive smoking, or being in an environment where others smoke increases the risk of coronary heart disease and death due to COPD by approximately 20%.
Even the periodic exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Here are a few tips for those wishing to quit smoking

Tips for a good start

Set positive to stop smoking, avoid negative thoughts
Write down all the reasons why you want to stop smoking
Determine the day to quit smoking (this may be a special day)
Begin to prepare yourself physically doing little exercise, drinking more fluids, try to rest to avoid fatigue
Learn how to make some sort of pleasure
Throw away the ashtray and lighter
Tell all your friends that you stop smoking

How to survive hard times?

Drink plenty of fluids, water, juice (6-8 glasses per day)
Wash your face with cold water
Breathe deeply five times, do some sit-ups, run in place
Open the window, do some physical exercise
Clean your teeth with a refreshing, such as mint
Drink a glass of warm milk
Bite the carrot, cucumber, apple or celery
Chew mint gum
Go for a walk
Take a shower, and scrub vigorously
Do what you like
Try to take your hands, for example, take care of DIY.

Help to quit smoking may be

- Preparations containing nicotine in the form of chewing gum or patches
- Tablets containing bupropion


How much smoke? Depending on the country and currency
1 DAY – say 1 package
1 MONTH - multiply 1 package price by 30
1 YEAR – multiply 1 package price by 360
After 20 years – multiply obove result by 20
 
According to statistical data from persons who have quit smoking
1 / 3 – keep the weight
1 / 3 - gain weight, usually around 5 kg
1 / 3 – loose weight with the recommended treatment for addiction to diet and exercise.