May 31 - Day of refusal of smoking. Have you already given up?

Smoking, along with alcoholism and drug addiction, has become an addiction in the lives of millions of people: men, women, adolescents. Every day more and more people are addicted. Accordingly, the death rate among smokers increases with each year, month, day.

The World Health Organization cites such statistics: 90% of the population dies from lung cancer, 73% from asthmatic bronchitis, and 28% from coronary heart disease. All over the world, smokers die every 15 seconds. The figures, indeed, amaze and impress. These and other data have become the cause of annual actions held in almost all countries, which are aimed at attracting dependent to abandon the deadly addiction.

May 31 - Day of quitting smoking: history

In general, the dates of the activities aimed at combating dependence, two. This is the third Thursday of November each year - International Action and World No Smoking Day - May 31. The first date was set by the World Health Organization in 88 of the last century, the second - the American Cancer Society in the year 77 of the 20th century.

The purpose of these protests is to involve the population in the fight against harmful harmful habits and reduce the spread of dependence. In such events as the World Day of Quitting (May 31), specialists, doctors, indifferent people take part, who inform people about the harmful effects of nicotine.

Agitation: what is the benefit for a person from quitting smoking?

Consider what a smoker will gain by giving up a bad habit:

• A rush of strength and energy.
• The level of cholesterol gradually decreases.
• Over time, the reproductive function of women comes back to normal. The chance to give birth to a healthy child increases.
• Significantly improved vision, due to the partial restoration of occluded vessels of the fundus.
• The risk of impotence decreases markedly.
• Spermatozoa become more viable.
• The skin acquires a beautiful shade, the person looks healthier and younger.
• Increases immunity.
• A person feels more cheerful, more cheerful, healthier.
• The sense of smell is aggravated.
• Wounds, scratches heal many times faster.
• The person becomes more confident and optimistic.
• Saving of the finance.

So, a person who refused to smoke, and it does not matter, it happened on May 31 (the day of smoking cessation is celebrated precisely this number) or any other day of the year, improves his health, position in society and way of life and thoughts.

But, sadly, only 20% of those who want to part with an addiction can do this from the first time. Many, realizing all the damage to tobacco and the benefits of failure, simply can not withstand traction, succumb to temptation and quickly give up. And the anti-smoking action is annually held on May 31. The day of quitting can become a trigger for a smoker, a kick, through which he can overcome his addiction.

The main thing - to survive the first day

Any smoker who has ever tried to quit will say that the first day is particularly hard and irresistible. The organism, not having received a dose, struggles to stop its habitual work. In this regard, manifested nicotine abstinence, because of which people begin to experience terrible discomfort. The desire to smoke, tension, anxiety, irritability - all this accompanies a person throughout the period when there is no nicotine intake. In fact, this time is quite manageable, you just have to tune in to the result, find yourself distractions and try not to conflict with others (it's best to avoid stress situations at home or at work).

May 31 - International Day of Quitting in Russia

Many Russian cities support a worldwide action. On this day there are thousands of events under various loud slogans "Replace a cigarette with a candy", "Smoking is not in vogue" and others. It is noteworthy that the participants of such actions are mostly young people, who agitate to go in for sports and other interesting activities, showing that life is fascinating and multifaceted without nicotine.

On this day there are theatrical performances, concerts and show programs, various quizzes and competitions, as well as sports competitions.

Activities are held in hospitals, schools, health centers. Everyone can get specific recommendations that will help him cope with dependence.

Summing up

So, May 31 - Day of quitting smoking - the very day when a smoker, seeing the support of thousands of people, relatives and friends, can seriously think about his health and the sad consequence of the addiction.

Judging by the numerous responses, the goal of the action is still quite reachable. Such a powerful motivation contributes to the cessation of smoking, showing all the benefits of living without nicotine.

Be healthy!