In Canada, the highest risk for disabilities and premature deaths is smoking. Not only do you benefit from stopping smoking but also the people you are with. 

Smoking is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease. That is because it is partly responsible for plaque build-up in the arteries and the formation of blood clots. Moreover, it lowers the oxygen level in the blood and makes it difficult for the heart to work, 

Smokers are twice more likely to experience a heart attack and twice more likely to die because of smoking. People who smoke more are more susceptible to heart diseases and stroke and more likely to die from smoking. 

Quitting smoking is very challenging for most smokers. They are often physically and psychologically addicted to cigarettes. They feel that they can better deal with loneliness, anxiety, depression, and stress when they smoke. Some feel that they control their appetite and give them better concentration. Young people smoke because of the desire to fit in. Some companies also show that smoking is exciting, classy, and exciting. 

It is still best to quit because you are at a lower risk of getting a stroke or heart attack right away once you do this. Your body also improves as soon as you stop.