A New Year to Quit Smoking
Have you tried to quit smoking? Each attempt to quit that you or someone you know makes is a step forward. Just 12 hours after quitting smoking, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal, allowing more oxygen to vital organs like your heart.
This year, start or continue on your path to quitting smoking or helping out a loved one. Learn about what it’s like to quit smoking and get resources to help you on your journey to a smoke-free life.
Nicotine Is Why Tobacco Products Are Addictive
Learn about the role nicotine plays in addiction to tobacco products:
- Why are cigarettes, e-cigs, and other tobacco products so hard to quit?
- What makes tobacco use harmful?
- What exactly is nicotine?
Answers to these questions and more can be found at Nicotine Is Why Tobacco Products Are Addictive.
How Smoking Affects Reproductive Health
Smoking can affect reproductive health in many ways. Learn about how smoking affects fertility, fetal development, as well as the risk for cervical cancer, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer.
How Smoking Affects Heart Health
Smoking cigarettes can permanently damage your heart and blood vessels. This can lead to cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking can improve your heart health. On this updated webpage, FDA answers your questions about how smoking affects heart health and how you can quit to protect your heart.
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