It’s never too late for someone to quit smoking. Someone’s health will improve after quitting, whatever their age and no matter how long they’ve smoked for.
Research shows that quitters who have someone to help them on their journey are more likely to quit for good.
Most smokers are aware of the risks of smoking, but if you need to talk about the long-term risks, such as cancer, lung or heart disease, strokes, or diabetes you can find more information here:
Cancer and smoking
How does smoking cause cancer? (Cancer Research UK)
Lung diseases and smoking
Why is smoking bad for you? The effects of smoking (Asthma + Lung UK)
CVD and smoking
Diabetes and smoking
Other health risks
What are the health risks of smoking? (NHS)
Vascular dementia
All you need to know about smoking and dementia (Alzheimer’s Research UK)
Chemicals in cigarettes
What chemicals are in a cigarette? What does smoking do to your body? (CRUK)
Smoking while pregnant
Stop smoking in pregnancy (NHS)