The Benefits of Quitting
Quitting now can help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Whether you smoke, vape or use other tobacco products, quitting has many health benefits, like:
- Adding years to your life
- Better overall health and improved quality of life
- Breaking the addiction to nicotine
- Breathing better
- Lowering your risk of serious health issues, such as:
- Severe illness from COVID-19
- Heart and lung disease
- Many types of cancer
- Benefits for people who already have heart or lung disease
- Protecting your loved ones and your community from health risks linked to secondhand smoke (which is smoke that comes directly from burning tobacco or is exhaled by smokers)
- Setting a healthy model for your children to follow
- Saving you money
Smoking, vaping or smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and health problems for you and your baby. If you are pregnant, there are resources that can help you quit. Talk to your health care provider to discuss quitting options. Learn more.