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SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SMOKING AND HEART DISEASE


Smokers are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop heart disease than
      non-smokers.
Up to 3 out of 4 smokers think of quitting smoking.

ABOUT THIS PAMPHLET

This is for you. It will help you understand your smoking, and help you quit smoking when you are ready. Quitting smoking is a process, and there are stages on the road to being smoke-free. This pamphlet will tell you about the stages of quitting smoking, and give you lots of practical tips. Read the next section to find out what part is for you. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to quit - just the way that works for you.


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