Quitting tobacco

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Quitting tobacco is not easy as tobacco dependence is a cluster of behavioural, cognitive and physiological phenomena. Very few tobacco users can successfully quit the habit in their first attempt. But the evidence is strong that it can be done. From quit lines to counselling to prescription medicines, there are numerous effective ways to quit.

 

 

Health benefits of quitting

12hours after quitting the carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal

Read the fact sheet about health benefits of quitting

Quit line services

60%of countries operating toll-free national quit lines are in high-income countries

Read the WHO manual developing and improving national toll-free tobacco quit line services

You and your doctor

84%is the increased chance of quitting successfully after being intensively advised by a physician

See the summary of effectiveness data for smoking cessation interventions



Support to quit

Many smokers find it difficult to quit, but evidence-based supports are available to help them increase the chance to quit successfully.

The smoker's body poster

See for yourself some the effects of tobacco use on your health.

Health systems and professionals

They can be instrumental in helping people change their behaviour, particularly in quitting tobacco use.

Offer help to quit tobacco use

Most tobacco users are dependent on nicotine, and it is difficult for them to quit on their own. Help is available.


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