Review of the Tobacco Cessation Information Packet provided by the City of Lincoln:
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Electronic Smoking Devices (E-Cigarettes) and Secondhand Aerosol:
According to the American's for Nonsmokers' Rights, the 'harmless water vapor' contains nicotine, ultrafine particles and low levels of toxins that are known to cause cancer
Effects of second-hand smoke from E-cigarettes may make respiratory ailments like asthma worse or constrict arteries which could trigger a heart attack.
The following information was obtained from American Cancer Society:
Benefits from Quitting:
After you quit smoking:
In 20 minutes: your blood pressure drops to your pre-cigarette level
In 12 Hours: your carbon monoxide level drops to normal
In 24 hours: Your chance of a heart attack may decrease
In 2 weeks to 3 months: Your lung function may increase up to 30%
In 1 year: Your excess risk of developing coronary heart disease is now half the risk of a smoker
In 5 years: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker
In 10 years: Your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a person who continues to smoke
- Thank you to City Wellness Program Coordinator Keerun Kamble to put the packets of information together! Please take a look the Tobacco Cessation Wellness Packet for additional information to assist you or your loved one to quit smoking!
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