Male smokers who quit between ages 35 to 39 add an average of five years to their lives. Female quitters in this age group add three years. Men and women who quit at ages 65 to 69 increase their life expectancy by one year. Ex-smokers are less likely to die of chronic lung diseases, such as emphysema. Ex-smokers have better health status.
Most smokers go through five states of quitting.
Even though you can't make him quit, you may be able to help nudge him to the next stage of quitting. No way During this stage, the smoker needs to learn about the dangers of smoking and the benfits of quitting. He needs to be confronted with the truth about his smoking-the cost, the smell, the hassle and his health. Contemplating quitting This stage also requires the smoker to learn more about why he should quit and what treatment options are available. Planning to quit During this stage, planning is important.