5 Incredibly Convincing Anti-Smoking Infographics

When it comes to public health issues, the most frequent item we can’t ignore is smoking. Because smoking is highly addictive, people keep smoking no matter what.

If you have been looking for some motivational stats to encourage you to quit smoking, here are 5 nicely-done infographics. Get inspired!

Smoking Campaigns

It looks like tobacco companies spend *much* more on advertising than the states spend on prevention programs.

The report says tobacco companies spend $20 on marketing for every $1 that states spend on anti-smoking efforts. The five largest tobacco companies spent $12.5 billion on tobacco advertising and promotion in 2006, the latest year figures were available, a Federal Trade Commission spokeswoman, Betsy Lordan, said.

Facts about Smoking

Some of the facts of smoking in the US are alarming to say at least (according to Ecig Reviews):

25% of high-school students are smokers;
1000 people younger than 18 start smoking daily;
Smoking (cancer + heart diseases) is said to cause more deaths than car accidents, suicides, alcohol, AIDS, homicide and illegal drugs;
In the United States, smoking costs $96 billion in health care expenditures.

Smoking Around the World

Smoking contributes to six of the top eight killers. According to this infographic, Russia has the most smokers (per population). The United States account for 23,9 % of smoking population.

What Happens to Your Body If You Stop Smoking Right Now

In 48 hours all nicotine will have left your body;
In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax and your energy level will rise;
In 2 weeks your circulation will increase;
In 3-9 months your breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves 10%;
In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of non-smoker;
In 15 years your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of non-smoker.