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World No Tobacco Day Stresses Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Thousands of people in Saxony are suffering from severe health issues due to tobacco consumption, according to a recent analysis by AOK Plus. Smoking continues to be a significant health risk that is often overlooked, with one in five adults still smoking regularly. Concerningly, many young people are also embracing cigarettes or e-cigarettes.
On World No Tobacco Day (May 31), AOK is urging individuals to consider kicking their smoking habit. The health insurer emphasizes the immediate improvements in health that come from quitting, such as a decreased risk of cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases. Moreover, physical fitness improves, and life expectancy increases.
Quitting smoking can have profound long-term health benefits. The risk of various cancers, including lung, heart, stomach, liver, cervix, colon, and rectum, is significantly reduced. By age 35, quitting smoking can bring the risk of death from smoking-associated diseases in line with that of never smokers.
Lungs begin to repair themselves within the first year after quitting, leading to less coughing, easier breathing, and a reduced risk of infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. Between 5 to 10 years, the risk of lung cancer drops significantly, and the risk of heart diseases decreases by 50% within a year, approaching the levels of a non-smoker after 15 years.
Quitting smoking can also lead to long-term stress reduction and improved mental health. Additionally, benefits such as fresher breath, better-tasting food, and reduced smoker's breath become apparent.
For those considering quitting smoking, World No Tobacco Day is a reminder of the life-changing potential of making this choice. With immediate health improvements and long-term health benefits, now might be the perfect time to take the step towards a smoke-free life.
- AOK Plus's recent analysis revealed that thousands of people in Saxony are suffering from health issues due to tobacco consumption, highlighting the need for stricter community policies on smoking.
- On World No Tobacco Day, AOK encourages individuals to become more aware of the health-and-wellness benefits associated with quitting smoking, which includes improved lung function, reduced risk of cancer, and increased life expectancy.
- As part of its employment policy, AOK also aims to raise awareness about the negative effects of smoking on mental health, advocating for therapies-and-treatments to help employees quit and maintain a smoke-free lifestyle, promoting overall well-being and better fitness-and-exercise habits.
