Did you know? : Smokers who use Stop Smoking Wales are four times more likely to quit
| Myth:  | Fact: 1 in 2 lifelong smokers will die from their habit.Smoking kills around 6000 people a year in Wales - that's one person every 90 minutes. |
| Myth:  | Fact: The health benefits of stopping smoking are immediate whatever age you are. Within weeks your breathing will improve and you will begin to feel healthier. Look at the benefits of stopping smoking to find out more. |
| Myth:  | Fact: Studies show that reducing the numbers of cigarettes you smoke is unlikely to help you quit because it's not just about the number you smoke but the way you smoke them too. |
| Myth:  | Fact: You are still breathing in the same poisons. There is no evidence to show it is any less harmful. Look at the diagram of "What's in a cigarette?" to find out exactly what you are breathing into your body. |
| Myth:  | Fact: Research shows that even smoking one puff is almost certain to lead back into regular smoking. |
We run weekly six-week programmes around Wales which can help you stop smoking. Call our free helpline on 0800 085 2219
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ASH Fact Sheet - Stopping smoking: the benefits and aids to quitting
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14/10/2011
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