Wales Facts & Stats

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Percentage of Adults who Smoked Oct 2003 – Sept 2004

Males	Females
16-44 yrs 33% 45 – 64 yrs 27% 65 and over 15%	16-44 yrs 33% 45 – 64 yrs 25%  65 and over 13%
All males – 16yrs and over 27%	All females – 16yrs and over 26%

Percentage of Young People who Smoked 2004

Males	Females
11-12yrs was   2.5% 13-14yrs was 7.6% 15-16yrs was 19.0%	11-12yrs was 2.0% 13-14yrs was 12.9% 15-16yrs was 27.5%
All males – 16yrs and over 27%	All females – 16yrs and over 26%

Beneficial Health Changes when you Stop Smoking

After 8 Hours	Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood reduce by half and oxygen levels return to normal
After 24 Hours	Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body and your lungs will start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris
After 48 Hours	There is no nicotine left in the body.  your ability to taste and smell is greatly improved
After 72 Hours	Breathing becomes easier.  The bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase
After 2-12 Weeks	Circulation improves
After 3-9 Months	Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function is increased by up to 10%
After 1   Year	The risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker
After 10 Years	The risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker
After 15 Years	The risk of a heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked