No Smoking Day March 12

Everybody has their own personal reason for wanting to give up smoking and what better time to stop than No Smoking Day on March 12.

Some people give up as part of a larger lifestyle change - to be healthier, to get fit, or to save money.

For some, it’s more about how their smoking affects the people around them – their family, friends, and little ones. Whatever your reason, thinking carefully about your motivation and keeping a reminder in key places can be really helpful for keeping you going through the tough times.

Health benefits

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You probably know that smoking is one of the biggest preventable causes of premature death in the UK. It’s linked to a range of serious and often fatal conditions; including heart disease and lung cancer.

But there is good news. No matter what your age or how long you’ve been smoking, almost as soon as you quit, the health benefits begin.

Are you under 35? If you stop now, it’s likely you’ll live just as long as a non-smoker.

And even if you’re between 65 and 74, give up smoking and you’ll have a better life expectancy beyond 75 than those who continue to smoke.

Financial benefits

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Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be about losing something - it’s about getting something back too. Currently a packet of 20 cigarettes costs around £8, so quitting will give a 20-a-day smoker an extra £56 a week.

You’ll also save money in other ways. Life, home and car insurance can all be cheaper when you’re a non-smoker.