NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025  
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. Early studies also suggest that some chemicals present in e-cigarette aerosols may increase the risk of certain illnesses such as heart disease or cancer, but additional studies on long-term health effects are needed. 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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