Three magic words, YES YOU CAN. These words tell you everything you need to know. So tell yourself right now—I can do this. I am strong enough to quit. And my strength will allow me to have a healthier life.
Three magic words, YES YOU CAN. These words tell you everything you need to know. So tell yourself right now—I can do this. I am strong enough to quit. And my strength will allow me to have a healthier life.
20 minutes: Your blood pressure and pulse rate drop to normal and the body temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.
8 hours: Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal and your oxygen level increases to normal.
24 hours: Your chance of a heart attack officially decreases.
2 weeks: Circulation improves and walking becomes easier, lung function increases.
1 year: Your excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker.
The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline (HTQL) is paid for by the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund using funds from a settlement with the tobacco industry. For more information, email info@quitnowhawaii.org
The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline is here because we know you can quit too! This service is FREE and confidential to everyone. Also Nicotine Replacement Therapy (like the patch) is available for free, for the uninsured. Your health is waiting for you.
