Stopping smoking is one of the best things a person can do for their health. It not only reduces the risk of stroke it also reduces the risk of other serious health conditions including: heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer.
Benefits of not smoking:
- After 1 year the risk of a heart attack is HALF that of a smoker
- After 5 years the risk of stroke has fallen to the same as someone who has never smoked
- After 10 years the risk of lung cancer has fallen to Half that of a smoker
- After 15 years the risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked
For more information see CHSS: Stopping smoking essential guide.
Page last reviewed: 14 Oct 2021
