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5 -10 years after becoming tobacco free, your risk of mouth and throat cancers is cut in half.
If you quit before developing a cancer, damaged lung tissue will gradually repair itself.
In 3 months or less your circulation and lung function improve.
RISK OF HEART ATTACK IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED
1 TO 2 YEARS AFTER QUITTING.
1 to 2 years
In 1 to 12 months, side effects like constant coughing and shortness of breath decrease, also lessening your chances of infection.
15 years later, your risk of coronary heart disease drops to the levels of a nonsmoker .
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Risk of cancer
10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer compared to someone who is still smoking is approximately 50% lower.
