Physical health benefits of quitting smoking are:
• smoking interruption decreases the risk of cancer, heart attack, stroke and chronic lung disease;
• cessation reduces respiratory symptoms and complications such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath;
• one-time smokers live longer than continuing smokers. For example, persons who quit smoking before age 50 have one-half the risk of dying in the next 15 years compared with continuing smokers.  It is never too late to quit smoking!
• your relatives, especially your children, will be healthier and probably happier since they want you to quit so you’ll live longer and be healthier;
• foods will taste better since your senses will be less dulled.

Mental health benefits of quitting smoking are:
• living without smoking will enhance your self-esteem. Knowing that you are taking care of your body instead of hurting it you will you feel much better about yourself;
• you will enhance and strengthen your mental and emotional health;
• you will feel more in control of your life – rather than cigarettes controlling you.

  Financial benefits of quitting smoking are:
Just calculate how much money you spend on smoking. Don’t forget to factor in smoking paraphenalia (lighters, etc.), your higher costs for health, life and renter's insurance, cleaning bills and lower resale value for your car. Start making plans what you would rather do with that saved money.

Social benefits of quitting smoking are:
• you will decrease the health risks caused by second-hand smoke on your family and friends;
• you will gain a more healthy appearance;
• you will smell better and provide more enjoyable hugs and kisses.