Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation

Smoking poses numerous health risks to smokers, including cancer, heart disease, and chronic lung disease. By quitting smoking, you can reduce your risk of many health issues, and increase your quality and longevity of life.

The benefits of quitting tobacco products are immediate and long lasting:

  • Within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drop
  • 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal
  • 2-12 weeks, your circulation improves and your lung function increases
  • 1-9 months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease
  • 1 year, your risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of a smoker's
  • 5 years, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting
  • 10 years, your risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker and your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decreases
  • 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's

Nicotine replacement therapies such as gum, patches, inhalers, prescription medications in combination with cessation counseling is the most effective path to successful quitting.

Learn More About Quitting Tobacco

Talk with your primary care practitioner about the right therapies for you. There are many free and low-cost resources available as well, including:

Locations

Bassett Prime Care Cooperstown

1 Atwell Road
Clinic Building
Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-4625
Primary Care Center in Cooperstown, NY

Bassett Health Center Oneida

2031 Dream Catcher Plaza
Oneida, NY 13421

(315) 231-5400
Bassett Health Center Oneida

Bassett Health Center Sharon Springs

591-1 State Route 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459

(518) 284-2223
Bassett Health Center Sharon Springs

Bassett Pediatrics Cooperstown

1 Atwell Road
Clinic Building
Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-3290
Clinic Building in Cooperstown, NY

Richfield Springs Central School-Based Health

93 W Main Street
Richfield Springs, NY 13439

(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs Central School-Based Health

Bassett Health Center Herkimer

321 East Albany Street
Herkimer, NY 13350

(315) 867-2700
Primary Care Center in Herkimer, NY