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 Health Center Sharon Springs

591-1 State Route 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459

(518) 284-2223
Bassett Health Center Sharon Springs

Cooperstown Middle/High School-Based Health

39 Linden Avenue
Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-1105
Cooperstown Middle/High School-Based Health Team in Cooperstown, NY

Bassett Health Center Schoharie

111 Barton Hill Road
Schoharie, NY 12157

(518) 295-8521
Primary Care Center in Schoharie, NY

Bassett Health Center Stamford - Main Street

32-34 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167

(607) 652-2000
Bassett Health Center Stamford - Main Street

Bassett Health Center West Winfield

544 East Main Street
West Winfield, NY 13491

(315) 822-6348
Bassett Health Center West Winfield

Bassett Health Center Dolgeville

36 Slawson Street
Dolgeville, NY 13329

(315) 429-8714
Primary Care & Express Care Center in Dolgeville, NY