They are supported by disturbing research about the damage smoking does to your health. Damage to the airways and lungs begins from the first cigarette smoked. Lung cancer, heart disease and strokes may be the end point, but every cigarette contributes, and the damage gets worse every time you light up. 8 hours after quitting - Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal. 24 hours after quitting - Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body.
Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
48 hours after quitting - There is no nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved. The Website has a game to keep fingers busy Users can also register to receive automatic e-mail reminders and tips on how to beat the craving for a cigarette in the weeks after they have given up. There is even a game called the Finger Fiddler to help keep idle hands busy and away from any cigarette packet. The campaign has been launched at the same time as the latest statistics on the number of young smokers in England are released.