NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

A Breath of Fresh Air: The Immediate Benefits of Quitting Smoking or Vaping Nicotine

Tuesday, December 17, 2024  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
Quitting smoking has countless short- and long-term health benefits, some of which start to impact the body almost immediately after putting down a cigarette. Quitting smoking has also been associated with reduced depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as improved positive mood and quality of life compared with continuing to smoke. While decades of research have provided a clear picture of how quitting smoking improves physical and mental health, research on quitting e-cigarettes is still emerging. Here’s what we know about the short- and long-term health effects of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine, and what resources are available to help.
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