National No Smoking Day is an annual event of awareness that happens every second Wednesday of March. This day warns people about the dangers of smoking and motivates smokers to quit. This day originated in the UK in 1984, and this year 2024 is the 40th anniversary of no smoking day. Smoking is one of the largest health problems in the world. The percentage of world smoking rate in 2020 was 22.98 %. According to researchers estimate that every year around 8 million people die prematurely because of smoking. No Smoking Day provides support to those people who want to quit smoking to improve their health.
Why smoking is dangerous for health?
Smoking has a substantial effect on health and increases the risk of various diseases.
Heart Disease
Smoking damages your blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the heart. This can increase the risk of heart attacks.
Lung Cancer
Smoking is the leading cause of lung disease by damaging the Airway found in the lungs. Smoking affects lung growth. Besides lung cancer smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer and throat esophagus.
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, smoking increases the risk of spontaneous abortion sudden baby death, and premature deliveries.
Respiratory problems
Smoking is a leading cause of chronic respiratory disorders such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Weakness Immune responsiveness
Smoking weakens the immune system. Smoking causes long-lasting illness and infections.
Thinking about quitting smoking, Here are some steps to help you
Find a reason for stopping smoking
Find real reasons it may be your health concerns Financial reasons and personal well-being.
Think about Nicotine replacement therapy
Some therapies and medications can help to reduce the urge to smoke. Consult your doctor.
Lean on your family and friends
Let your loved ones know about your plan. Their support can make it easy to quit smoking.
Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol can make it harder for your no-smoking goal. So try to Limit alcohol.
Clean house
Remove cigarette lighters and tobacco products from your home and car.
Take plenty of water, fruits and veggies
While you quitting smoking don’t try to diet. Take fruits vegetables and a lot of water these are good for your health
