Yes, quitting can help lower your blood pressure over time
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit (irritability, sleep problems, anxiety)
The consequences of smoking start immediately as these substances enter our bodies, passing through our mouths, lungs, and even affecting us psychologically, causing cellular damage and impacting our immunity
Sweden outlawed smoking in outdoor restaurant terraces, bus stops and schoolyards back in 2019
Notably, CS disrupted lung microbiota, promoting the expansion of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in smoking-related COPD
Hearing these words in a treaty meeting intended to protect people from tobacco industry interference was a reminder of how pervasive and persistent these narratives remain