Salfordians urged to become “smoke-free before Christmas”

Smokers in Salford have been urged to be “Smoke-free before Christmas” by setting up free 30 minute appointments.

The campaign is courtesy of the Government-funded organisation, Salford Health Improvements.

The organisation has set up free 30 minutes appointments that you can either book with an online booking service system or by phoning the number they provide.  

In the 30 minutes, Salford Health Improvements provides one-to-one support to ensure that they can support people to stop their smoking habits for good. The drop-in sessions supply tools and techniques, such as access to medication to aid with the success of getting smoke-free.  

The Salford Government website shows the support that is available at the Salford Health improvements organisation such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy including, patches, gum, mouth and nasal sprays.  

The smoking rate within the Salford population averages out at 21% which is the highest rate in Greater Manchester and England. The national average is around 15%.

Dr Christos Chaintoutis, a Consultant in Attentive Care said: “When someone comes into hospital and needs to be ventilated and incubated. The worst-case scenario would be if they smoked, even at any age as it can reduce someone’s ability to fight infections.”

The figures also have suggested a link between smokers and bad mental health as 40% of smokers in Salford have suffered from long-term mental health issues. 

Not only does smoking cause around 7 out of every 10 cases of lung cancer but can also cause cancer in many other parts of the body such as the mouth, throat, oesophagus, and stomach. 

Your Heart Rate and blood pressure will drop back to normal.

What Happens After You Quit Smoking.

Years of smoking can seriously harm your body. However, giving up the habit can significantly improve one's quality of life.

After 20 Minutes

After 8 Hours

Your oxygen levels are recovering and the carbon monoxide levels in your blood have halved

After 48 Hours

All Carbon Monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell improve

Your Bronchial tubes have started to relax, making it feel easier to breathe and your energy levels will increase too.

After 72 Hours

Your blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better as your circulation will have improved

After 2 to 12 Weeks

After 3 to 9 Months

Any cough, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung functions increases to 10%

After 1 Year

Your risk of heart attacks will have halved compared with a smoker's

After 10 Years

Your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker

Source:

Salford Health Improvements