January 16 to 20 is national non-smoking week |
This year, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is reminding tobacco users and vapers that quitting takes practice… so practice often! This National Non-Smoking Week, we encourage everyone to make a quit attempt, even if you haven’t been successful in the past! It may take between seven and 30 attempts before you break the addiction for good, so if at first you don’t succeed, try again! Your perseverance will pay off, since quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best things a person can do for their health.
Making a quit attempt is more important than ever. All respiratory viruses – such as influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 impact an individual’s lungs. Quitting smoking or vaping can help reduce your chances of experiencing more severe symptoms of these illnesses. In addition, the benefits of quitting can be experienced within 20 minutes after your last cigarette and can continue to be seen for up to 15 years. Don’t quit quitting! There are many supports and services available to help people quit.
For more information about any of these support resources, you can contact HPEPH’s Tobacco Talk Line at 613-966-5500 ext. 600, visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaping or hpePublicHealth.ca/quit-smoking-program. |