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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lola Christina Alao

What is Stoptober? NHS scheme to help smokers quit this month

This October, thousands of smokers will take on the challenge to quit smoking. “When you stop smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health,” the NHS website reads.

New research from the Department of Health and Social Care from more than 3,000 ex-smokers show people can expect positive changes as soon as two weeks after quitting, including having more energy (45 per cent), feeling healthier (42 per cent), and improved breathing (42 per cent).

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