Quit smoking quiz

Correct statements

• Is smoking a risk factor to stroke?
  • It increases the blood pressure and also increases the chance of blood clots.
• Is passive smoking a risk to stroke?
  • Second hand smoking is hazardous. Research suggests passive smokers were nearly twice as likely to have a stroke as those who did not live or work in a smoky atmosphere.
• Is smoking more prevalent in deprived areas in Scotland?
  • 35% in most deprived areas compared to 10% in least deprived areas.
• Are there any health benefits to be made from quitting if you have smoked for 20 years?
  • After 5 years of not smoking the increased risk to stroke has fallen to the same as someone who has never smoked.

Incorrect statements

• Will your piano playing improve if you stop smoking?
  • However you may experience symptoms such as – low mood, mouth ulcers and an urge to have a cigarette.
• Should withdrawal symptoms last 6-8 weeks?
  • It is likely that withdrawal symptoms would last for 2-4 weeks after quitting.