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Quit smoking for women
Kicking the Habit
More than 75% of women say they want to quit smoking completely, and almost half report having tried to quit in the past year. The chance for quitting successfully is about the same for both men and women.
Quitting can help reduce the risk of many of the health effects listed above. The risk of heart disease is greatly reduced just 1 to 2 years after quitting. The risk of stroke returns to normal 10 to 15 years after quitting.
Many women are afraid to quit for fear of gaining weight. Some women who quit smoking do add a few pounds. However, the health benefits of quitting are considerably greater than any problems posed by a small weight gain. On average, a woman gains about 5 pounds after she quits, an amount that can be controlled through diet and exercise.
You don’t have to do it alone. In fact, quitting tools such as phone-based quitting programs, support groups, and medicines can double your chances of quitting successfully. For more information, see the American Cancer Society "Guide to Quitting Smoking," as well as the other Society publications listed below. Or call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345).
About Quitting Smoking
The US Surgeon General has stated, "Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives."
Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
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