It’s not just the increased risk of numerous cancers, it is also the multiple effects on the whole cardiovascular system. My dad died at the age of 39 of a heart attack, helped by smoking Capstan “Full Strength” (more like Fast Death) cigarettes. In a table published in in 1973 by the UK government they had the highest nicotine content and second highest tar content. They are still on sale today, just.

It is an addiction, to the nicotine and to the smoking rituals. I know, because I used to smoke 20 a day but was lucky to have a partner who gave up with me. The NHS provide links to freelocal  support here (note the links for local service directories for Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales below the search box)

To see what health and life benefits you have to look forward to when you quit, check this out: