What are the health risks associated with smoking cessation?

Answer:

Health risks associated with smoking cessation include:

• Respiratory risks:
  • Increased risk of respiratory infections, such as colds, flu, and pneumonia
  • Increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Increased risk of asthma
  • Increased risk of bronchitis
  • Increased risk of heart disease
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • Increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Cardiovascular risks:
  • Increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease
  • Increased risk of high blood pressure
  • Increased risk of high cholesterol
  • Increased risk of obesity
• Cancer risks:
  • Increased risk of lung cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer, and other cancers
  • Increased risk of bladder cancer
  • Increased risk of liver cancer
• Other health risks:
  • Increased risk of depression
  • Increased risk of anxiety
  • Increased risk of insomnia
  • Increased risk of weight gain
  • Increased risk of injury
  • Increased risk of falls
  • Increased risk of eye problems
  • Increased risk of bone health problems
  • Increased risk of cognitive decline